
Awasi Santa Catarina
Jet-set jungle bungalows
Private-island peninsula
Awasi Santa Catarina is a private paradise on a secluded stretch of southern Brazil where sunsets sparkle and breakfasts last all day. This relaxed rainforest retreat is on its own peninsula, fringed by tropical trees, choppy shores and oyster farms, with plenty to keep you busy – a games room, cinema and a restorative spa.
Planes
The nearest airport is in Florianopolis, a 50-minute drive from the hotel. Tam and other regional airlines fly here from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Private round-trip transfers from Florianopolis are included when booking the all-inclusive rate.
Automobiles
From the BR101 highway, you’ll need to take the exit for Governador Celso Ramos, heading east towards the coast. Pass the village of Ganchos do Meio and carry on until you drive down a slight dip and come to a narrow road on your left. Go down it, and Awasi Santa Catarina should be in sight. That said, it’s probably a little easier to find if you get someone from the hotel to meet you at the airport in Florianopolis so you can trace the 19 miles together. There’s free parking.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Within the resort’s ramparts, hike the 40 minutes or so to the beach, amble the nature trails, cycle up to the local waterfalls and watch for whales escaping the Arctic winter between June and November. If a tropical downpour rains you in, choose from the 300-strong film collection at the hotel’s cinema. The hotel’s speedboat can zip you around the Emerald Coast. Catch an open boat up to the oyster farm, where a fourth-generation fisherman will assist you in catching and eating Brazilian bivalves straight from the sea. For a slice of Germany in your tropical surroundings, take the two-hour trip to the Eisenbahn brewery and try the traditional beer. The hotel hosts a series of workshops, too, including a local oyster tasting and an introduction to naturally fermented bread with the hotel's baker.
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