Florianópolis is the capital city
of Santa Catarina State in southern Brazil. It is comprised
of one main island, the Island of Santa Catarina and
its beaches, waves, parties and surfers are famous around
the world. This amazing island has everything!
This is a unique opportunity to learn
to surf, while staying beachfront in luxury accommodation
with all your meals included and all your needs taken
care of by our professional staff. For advanced surfers
this the ultimate base on the island for your surfing
adventures with the local surf guides.
Praia Mole beach and the Praia Mole Park
Hotel are both used by the WQS (World Qualifying Series)
touring professionals each year for the annual contest:
the beach, waves and set-up is world-class.
So take some time out of your hectic schedule
and fly down to Florianópolis. You will be picked
up at the airport and whisked off to the hotel - from
then, you'll be doing it in style!
Florianópolis has so much to offer besides surfing.
When you're tired of the surf (unlikely!) there are
loads of great things to do such as paragliding, sand
boarding, horse riding and kayaking plus lagoon and
city tours. For those who like to party, look no further
than Florianópolis! The locals certainly know
how to party. There are several great clubs with Cafe
Cancun being the most famous.
Like any place, it can be a dangerous if you are in
the wrong place at the wrong time. Our guides in Florianópolis
will make sure you are safe and always in the right
spot at the right time. Allow our local guides with
their years of experience show you what Florianópolis
is all about!
Barra da Lagoa is a traditional and fishing community
in Florianópolis, and forms the social heart
of the island.
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Learn to Surf
Camp
What better place than sunny Brazil than
to learn to surf! We offer world class tuition by our
highly experience coaching staff. The lessons run for
approximately 2 hours in duration and the coaches will
select the best beach that offers the most suitable
conditions for learning safely. Our Brazil learn to
surf packages include two lessons a day, one morning
session and one evening session.
The art of surfing is not something that can
learnt overnight, however using accredited coaching methods
and personalised advice you will be on your feet and riding
waves before you know it! Our learn-to-surf camp is open
to all ages. So long as your are a confident swimmer, we
are confident that you can learn to surf!
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Surf Guide
Service
For intermediate to advanced surfers we
can offer an amazing service. Stay in the luxury of
the Praia Mole Park Hotel and surf your brains out with
the help of our experienced local surf guides. There
are so many world-class beach breaks in the area and
the guides can take you to these sometimes localised
spots in safety and style.
Explore the island's potential with ease,
the tours are loosely based around each group's requirements,
and the guides are there to help you in all aspects
of your trip on land and in the water. For the intermediate
surfers our guides can also give you vital tips to help
you improve while you are enjoying your surfing.
There are also several other great waves
in the area besides the ones featured below!
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THE WAVES
CAMPECHE BEACH
Campeche is a classic beach break set up, rated word-class.
It has a channel running out beside the point which
is great for the paddle back out. This wave can often
get perfect and above 5 ft it is very powerful. The
beach itself is one of the most beautiful in the area.
GALHETA BEACH
Galheta is only about 5 minutes walk from
Mole Beach. Galheta is a must-see! Walk around the big
headland through a track amidst the huge Atlantic forest
vegetation and a green corridor to paradise. Secluded
and uncrowded waves, a regional classic - don't miss
it!
JOAQUINA BEACH
Joaquina, sweetly known as Joaca, is one of the most
famous beaches in
Brazil because of its waves of international level perfect
tubes.
Joaca staged one of the biggest surf championships
of 80s and 90s, when the sport really started to gain
respect in the country. Joaca is fondly remembered from
a golden era, when the big surf festivals took place,
such as 'Rock, Surf & Brotos'.
In 2003, Joaca was back on the world scene of surfing,
hosting a WCT event for the first time in the south
of Brazil.
MORRO DAS PEDRAS
Heading south of Florianópolis, Morro das Pedras
beach is visited by the best surfers from all of the
island. Its constant and powerful waves are ideal for
practicing in a competitive, yet at the same time, friendly
environment.
Undoubtedly, Morro das Pedras is one of the best beaches
for testing your skills and making friends with experienced
surfers.
MOLE BEACH
It is on Mole beach that the beautiful people of Florianópolis
gather. A great place to get to know people, to meet
friends and, undoubtedly, to see some of the most beautiful
women in Brazil! Mole is also the beach for
sports. Throughout the whole year surfing, bodyboarding,
tow-in, kite surfing, windsurfing, beach tennis and,
in the slopes of the hills around them, paragliding
and climbing are practiced.
Surrounded by green mountains and the sea, Mole is
the only access to
a further two beautiful untouched beaches. Galheta,
separated by a big coast with silhouette of an indian
laying down, and Gravatá with its own waves,
beach and scene.
Much can be said about Mole Beach, but it is better
that you come and take a look for yourself and really
begin to understand why the Brazilian people love it
so much!
AÇORES BEACH
Usually perfect for beginners, Açores Beach
is often visited by families
and teenagers, and is a really pleasant environment.
Açores is a beach break and when the swell is
big the place barrels hard!
MOÇAMBIQUE BEACH
At more than ten kilometres long, Mocambique, or Mocamba
beach is a real wave factory.
Usually the crowd is small here, and besides the excellent
waves, it is reasonably distant from the large beach
crowds elsewhere on the island.
Global Surf Guides trip inclusions:
- Airport pick-up and transfers.
- Single, twin or triple Room at Mole Beach Park Hotel.
- 2 x 2 hour surf lessons a day with expert instructors,
or full surf guide service based on 8 hours a day.
- Use of surfboards and rash vests.
- 3 healthy meals a day (NB: dinner only on check-in,
breakfast only on check-out).
- Free city tour.
- 1 hour massage session.
- Tour of the Tropic Brasil Surfboard factory.
- Boat tour of Lagoa De Conceicao.
- Use of Mole Beach Park Hotel facilities including: outdoor
swimming pool, heated pool, sauna and steam room, tennis,
soccer, gym, games room, canoeing and kayaking.
- Assistance with any matter that may arise from
being in a foreign country.
- 24 hour contact phone number of your surf guide.
- 24 hour emergency phone number of Global Surf Guides
head office.
- Airport drop-off.
What’s in it for you:
- Safe and reliable transport, airport pick-up and
drop-off.
- Maximise your time in the surf without having to
know and understand the local wind, swell and tidal
conditions.
- All of our surf guides are all well-respected members
of the local surfing community and will be able to
escort you hassle-free into any line-up.
- Not only can our guide show you the best surf of
the day, they also make sure you are shown the many
other highlights of the area day and night!
Terms and Conditions:
- Global Surf Guides retains the right to refuse service
to any customers who do not have a current travel
insurance policy. Upon arrival our surf guide will
need to check details in case of emergency.
- Global Surf Guides requires customers to read and
sign a waiver upon arrival. Global Surf Guides retains
the right to refuse service to any customer who declines
to do so.
- Customers who decide to change their tour dates
after payment can run the risk of forfeiting the days
in question.
- If your departure date falls outside of the consecutive
tour dates booked, an airport transfer fee will apply.
For further information please email us at contactus@globalsurfguides.com
PRAIA MOLE PARK HOTEL
The Global Surf Guides surf camp is based
in Praia Mole Beach Park Hotel. Set in huge grounds,
the property stretches from the Lagoa da Conceição
lagoon to Mole Beach.
It is a charming and comfortable hotel and being only
a step away from the beach and the ocean, it's the perfect
place to spend your surf holiday. The orchid gardens
are home to more than 40,000 orchids from every part
of the world, which make for a very relaxing setting.
The hotel plays host to the best surfers in the world
during the WQS and WCT events. All of the surfers love
to stay here and relax by the pool in their free time
between surfing their heats just over on the beach.
This hotel has everything you could wish for and more.
HOTELFACILITIES
- Singles and doubles available.
- Air-con.
- Cable TV.
- Telephone.
- Digital safe.
- Fridge bar.
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, sauna, steam room,
gym, tennis, soccer, games room.
For further information please email us
at contactus@globalsurfguides.com
