Garopaba Centro

Garopaba Beach, or Centro, is the most urbanized in town, on the south coast of Santa Catarina, with good infrastructure of restaurants, bars, snack bars and inns, and is the most visited by tourists coming to the region. The bottom is sand and the spot works with east swell, with south wind blowing offshore, but it doesn't hold the bombs well and usually closes out above 1 meter, which makes it very popular with beginners, especially in summer.

The south end of the beach is well protected from swell and serves as an anchorage for canoes and fishing boats, so when there are waves they usually show up from the middle to the left end, toward Siriú. Walking to the historic center you can see the São Joaquim Parish, the fishing village and the Nossa Senhora de Lourdes Grotto, spots that reveal the essence of the town. It's a good option for those traveling with family or who want to practice paddling calmly before tackling Garopaba's more technical spots.