Florianópolis
Kiting on Lagoa da Conceição, with a whole city around it.
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The riding
A completely different regime from the northeast: wind arrives with passing weather systems, so strong days alternate with dead ones. It rewards watching the forecast and having a flexible schedule — anyone expecting daily wind will be disappointed.
Lagoa da Conceição offers sheltered flat water and is where most riding and teaching happens. The island’s open beaches have waves for riders who are already independent.
Getting there
International airport on the island itself, about 30 minutes from Lagoa da Conceição. It has the best urban infrastructure on this list — and it is the only destination here where kiting shares space with a full-sized city.
On the ground in Florianópolis
Schools
- Mané Kite School - aulas de kitesurf Florianópolis
- Água Viva Kitesurf
- Gokite - Kitepoint & School
- Escola Kite & Surf Ibiraquera
- Windcenter - windsurf, kitesurf, wingfoil e kitefoil
- Kitezone20 - kitesurf aulas - kitepoint
Where to stay
Where to eat
- MATRYOSHKA Sabores do Leste Europeu
- Restaurante Comer Bem
- Kibelândia
- Frigideira Catarina
- Alcatéia Restaurante
- Magnolia Restaurante
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Worth knowing
Water is cooler than the northeast. Bring a rash guard, and a thin wetsuit early and late in the season.
Parts of the lagoon have use restrictions and boat traffic. Ride where the schools point you.
Frequently asked
Is Florianópolis good for kitesurfing?
It is good if you already live there or are spending a season in the city, taking the windy days on Lagoa da Conceição. As a short trip built around kiting, the northeast is a far safer bet on consistency.