Florianópolis Travel Information
Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa
Built in 1740, with the task of defending the North Bay of the island of Santa Catarina, along with the Fortress Anhatomirim and Fortaleza de Santo Antonio, the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa had in the XVIII century, three batteries of cannons armed with 31 pieces of artillery. Those three Fortress controlled craft that reached the coastline of Santa Catarina, which was halfway between the port of Rio de Janeiro (Viceroyalty) and Blessed Sacrament Colony in Prata river. The Fortress of San Jose is located in a privileged position with excellent view of the North Bay, with one end between the beaches of Pontal and Jurerê. Its architecture is rich in constructive elements, distributed in three installments bulldoze.
The construction is the only fort where the chapel stands between the other buildings. At 200 meters east of Fort St. Joseph was built in 1765 the São Caetano Battery, with six cannons, seeking to garnish Jurerê and Canasvieiras beaches that were unprotected. The São Caetano battery and the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa form one of the most beautiful sceneries of the island of Santa Catarina. The Fortress was listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage in 1938, restored in 1992 when it started having its management under the direction of the Federal University of Santa Catarina.
The Fortress of San Jose is located in Praia do Forte, in the District of Canasvieiras north of Santa Catarina Island and 25 km from downtown Florianopolis.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00PM
Value: R$ 8.00 (student pays R$ 4.00)
Location: North of Santa Catarina Island, between Pontal and Jurerê beaches.
Activities near to Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa
| Ingleses Beach (beach) -
Ingleses is a gorgeous beach with 5 km long, open ocean, blue waters, with few waves that appeal to swimmers of all ages. It has tourist infrastructure of excellent quality combining exuberant nature, comfort and fun for tourists in any season.
In summer the Ingleses beach, is the second resort at concentration of foreign tourists, second only to Canasvieiras. In winter, mullet fishing, religious celebrations and folkl... Address: Ingleses Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa |  |
| Canajurê Beach (beach) - Canajure is a small beach with about 100 meters long located on the northern island of Santa Catarina, between the Canasvieiras and Jurerê beaches. It is a beach that is independent, a little bit of a CANASvieiras and JURErê, hence its name. It has its beginning at the Ponta do Morretes and follows a southwesterly direction to a point of rocks (unnamed) that starts the Jurerê Beach.
With crystal clear waters, gentle waves and ... Address: Canajurê, Florianópolis SC Distance: 0.00km from the Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa |  |
| Solidão Beach (beach) -
Formerly called Rio das Pacas beach, the Solidão Beach is a small cove between Costa de Dentro and Saquinho.
The beach is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes of Santa Catarina to be a paradise almost untouched. The beautiful scenery presents a vision of white sand and clear waters surrounded by green hills of the Atlantic Forest. Among the trees at the end of the strip of sand, it is poss... Address: Praia da Solidão Estr. do Saquinho, 52 - Florianópolis - SC Brasil Distance: 0.00km from the Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa |  |
| Palmeiras Beach (beach) - This beach is located in Floronopolis and is one of many beaches available. We are currently looking for more information on the beach.
Address: Palmeiras Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa |
Restaurants near to Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa
| Porto Daniela is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa and can be found at Avenida das Palmeiras, 461 The craft beer is one of the Zehn successes among the beverages offered in spring home decorated with garden and banana leaves. The tip of the Port Daniela is the shrimp in coconut-based sauce made with coconut milk and cream, served inside a coconut. Daniela Porto is located in Florianopolis. |
| O Pescador Lobo is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa and can be found at Rua José Cardoso de Oliveira, Established in 1987, The Fisherman Lobo takes the surname of the owner, Wolf. The house specialty is the seafood, especially shrimp. One of the most requested dishes is shrimp in a pumpkin, with rice, potatoes and salad. The house also meets by tele-delivery, but the view of the fortress of Sao José da Ponta Grossa, compensates for lea |
| El Divino Beach is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa and can be found at Avenida dos Pampos, The exquisite El Divino Beach welcomes tourists and famous for enjoying exquisite dishes, prepared primarily with seafood. One of the requests are coquilles, scallops with prawns, cream and gruyere cheese gratin. The redneck tutti-frutti is among the most requested drinks prepared with rum or vodka and tropical fruit. |
| Club KM7 is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza São José da Ponta Grossa and can be found at Estrada da Daniela, Club KM7 party is guaranteed to sound much electronic music. The resident DJ and guests pack the night on the dance floor. Several choices of beverages such as beer, and sparkling drinks are served to warm the night. |
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