The highest accessible part of the entire region. Approximately 40 minutes of trail, in a closed forest, but no great difficulties. People who have fear of heights may suffer a little, the trails have inclined parts and the rock is pretty high.

A walk through the beach shore, going through the dunes, riparian forest, all kinds of animals and wonderful views. For the more adventurous, doing it on the full moon is a great option, for the full moon, at the Guarda, rises behind the hills (in the summer). During the walk to Gamboa, due to curvature, it’s possible to see the moon in the sea, with the Guarda in the distance. Amazing view is for just a few privileged!

As it’s an extensive strip of sand – more than 7kms – few people are seen on site. Or none at all. It’s a unique connection with the nature at the Guarda do Embaú.

It’s the first beach from the Guarda’s trail, for those who want beaches without crossing the river. There are 5 to 10 minutes of trail, which can easily be done by children and elderly

Reserved and isolated beach , it’s only accessible by 30 to 60 minute trail. It has clear water due to the characteristics of the sea in the place, which allows sea baths and surf seeing the sand perfectly.

A valley where tourists use to camp in the summer, the place are usually filled with tents. There’s this little beach called Praia do Maço, where the waves are usually weak and the sea baths are refreshing. Getting there requires a certain effort, the trail lasts between 1,5 e 3 hours, depending on the physical preparation of each. It’s a trail made by hills and beaches, so the walker passes through different terrains, without great difficulties, only a few areas of higher climb.

After the Vale, it’s the village of Pinheira, where there are three beaches of calm sea – Praia de Cima, Praia de Baixo and Mar Aberto.

Leaving from Pinheira, getting to the Vale da Utopia is way faster, but the trail is way less pretty than going through Guarda. Through the Pinheira there’s not much to see.

On the path to BR 101, there is the headquarters of the Environmental Police, which takes care of the animals and the Parque do Tabuleiro.. Access is free, the visitor can see the police work and the animal in recovery, like alligators, capybaras, birds, monkeys and penguins.

Climbing the Rio de Madre is to enter into a television program of these nature channels. You see only nature everywhere, the ride gets even better when the boat owner shuts off the engine. Besides the good connection with nature, there are also the stories and teachings that are told during the ride by the boatman. Good program for families.

At the Praia de Baixo, on Pinheira, there is a boat ride that goes near to Florianópolis. The ride goes through the Ilha da Fortaleza and close to the beach of Naufragados, places where there’s a big chance of seeing dolphins jumping.

The double paraglider flight is not always available on the Praia da Guarda, depends on pilot availability and weather conditions. Now, if you had the chance to, do it! It is 15 minutes from a unique look of the most beautiful beach of Santa Catarina!