Palhoca · Brazil
Where to Stay in Guarda do Embaú, Palhoca
A famous surf and backpacker village straddling Palhoça's border with Florianópolis. Known for consistent waves and a bohemian vibe.
✦ The vibe
Alternative, laid-back, and a bit gritty; lots of crafts, dreadlocks, and cheap eats.
👤 Best for
Surfers, budget backpackers, and anyone after a rough-and-ready beach life.
🏨 Where to stay
Hostels and basic pousadas; very cheap in low season (R$50-100 per night), but fills up fast in summer.
🚇 Getting around
Narrow sandy streets – walk or cycle, but a car is needed to get out. The airport is about 50 minutes by car.
📍 Nearby
The river mouth (Rio da Guarda) and the viewpoint over the beach from the west end.
Best hotels in Guarda do Embaú
12 hotels ranked by how close they are to Guarda do Embaú
Capricornio poasada
244 m from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Acauan Pousada Residence
442 m from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada Maktube
459 m from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada do Nôno
488 m from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Moradas Dona Celma
599 m from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada Residência Nativa
1.8 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Recanto Florido
1.8 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada do Lauro
1.9 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Alma Marítima Residencial
1.9 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada Recanto da Pinheira
2.0 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Residencial Beira Mar V
2.1 km from Guarda do Embaú
View intelligence briefing →Pousada Rousauros
2.2 km from Guarda do Embaú
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