Guia Ibira: The local guide to Ibiraquera, Praia do Rosa & Praia do Luz.GUIAIBIRA

Cruo Restaurante

Cruo is a quiet gem. A chef with serious fusion chops — Chilean meets Japanese, and the result is a flavour explosion. Worth every minute.

“Nosso favorito foi a berinjela. É muito sabor em um prato só.”

Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant

We're fans of Chiang Mai. Cozy room, lovely vibe, and proper Asian cooking. A must if you crave the flavours of the East.

“O massaman muito saboroso e a entradinha cortesia da casa já deixa o paladar pronto pra experiência.”

MAWA Café

A café with serious vibe and seriously good food. Perfectly placed if you're heading to Rosa Norte or Ouvidor for the day.

“O MAWA tem aquela vibe de coffee shop europeu, com ótimas refeições e que fogem da padaria/cafeteria tradicional brasileira.”

Refúgio do Pescador

Refined kitchen, easy atmosphere, an excellent bar. Chef Jéssica builds a contemporary menu around local seafood — perfect for a romantic dinner of small plates.

“Peça o polvo e não deixe de experimentar os drinks autorais.”

Ragù Cucina Italiana

For Italian food lovers, Ragù is non-negotiable. Excellent plates in a cool room, right in the centre of Praia do Rosa.

“A burrata é excelente.”

Goen Sushi Lounge — Rosa

The place for properly made sushi, no compromises. Right in the heart of Rosa, with bars nearby for a drink or two before dinner.

“Goen é super vibe. Legal ver o movimento do centrinho se deliciando com os pratos deliciosos da casa.”

Lorenza Gelateria

If you´re into ice-cream don't leave without trying it. Original flavours and first-class service.

“Um dos meus favoritos é o Romeu e Julieta.”

Restaurante Tartaruga

A classic of southern Santa Catarina. Always fresh seafood from one of the region's great fishermen-run kitchens.

“Provavelmente o melhor camarão milanesa da região.”

Cantina Nonna Ines

A simple but generous buffet — always fresh, always well organised. Ideal for a quick lunch before the rest of the day.

“Sempre fresco, sempre bem feito.”

Leggero Bakery

If you don't settle for ordinary bread, Leggero is the answer. Naturally leavened loaves, gluten-free options, and breakfast here is part of the ritual.

“Impossível não provar o pão de fermentação natural deles.”

Luz de Alice

Our favourite tent on Praia do Luz. Greice serves great drinks with the kind of care that makes you want to stay for hours.

“Drinks criativos e de bom gosto com atendimento nota 1000.”

Rancho 33

Ladies and gentlemen, the best burger in the region. Hand-cut, well-seasoned fries and a chimichurri mayo worth dying for. They deliver to Ibirahill.

“Qualquer hambúrguer é fantástico, e a batatinha é realmente nota mil. IPA na torneira e vinho bom na taça. Sem falar na vibe boa do lugar. Um dos lugares favoritos da família Ibirahill. ”

Baixo Rosa

Baixo Rosa is a unique bar in the region, set within a bamboo grove near the heart of Rosa. It offers live music on a small and cozy stage.

“Toda segunda é dia de reggae.”

Nomad

This is a metropolitan style restaurant with global flavors right in the Rosa´s busy area.

“A última vez que fomos, eu comi um bao bun de camarão à milanesa com pimenta doce. Muito bom!”

ONA Restaurant

ONA is a small and cozy restaurant influenced by Chilean cuisine, with excellent service and flavorful, refined dishes.

“Fomos com a nossa pequena que saboreou um prato infantil que eu mesmo queria ter pedido.”

Mini Cocktail Bar

A little gem that reminds us of east London's petit and hidden cocktail bars. Nice vibe, good drinks and great service.

“Butia Collins é top”

Restaurante Engenho do Mar

A place to eat well over a stunning view of Praia do Rosa. Seafood, pasta, meat — every plate creative, every flavour generous.

“Fomos no inverno sentamos ao lado da lareira quentinha e saboreamos ótimos pratos com frutos do mar.”

Zen Bistrô

A bistro on the lagoon inside Mevlana Garden. Wide-ranging menu for any palate — a fine way to close a day spent at Barra da Ibiraquera.

“Na Barra da Ibiraquera é realmente muito difícil bater a localização do Zen. Refeições muito saborosas também, perfeito se você não tá a fim das opções mais tradicionais do bairro.”

Aloha Bar

Aloha is a lovely bar with excellent caipirinhas that also serves food. Featuring a small stage, it offers live music on select days of the week.

“Lugar divertido, relax, e com ótimos drinks. ”

Confeitaria Casa Doce

Confeitaria Casa Doce is an excellent choice for afternoon coffee. It features an on-site playground, making it even better if you are traveling with children. Everything is beautifully prepared in a space in full connection with nature. It is well worth a visit.

“O açaí deles é uma delícia.”

Warth Beef and Beer

An authentic parrilla always serving excellent cuts in a welcoming atmosphere. It is an experience well worth it for those who enjoy high-quality, perfectly prepared meat.

Supermarket Silveira — Campo D'Una

The best supermarket in the area for quality and variety. The butcher counter is excellent too.

“O melhor da região em qualidade e variedade. Açougue muito bom.”

Casa das Ervas Garopaba

A comprehensive natural products shop in Campo D´una with excellent pricing. A wide selection of medicinal herbs, conveniently located next to Supermercado Silveira.

“Bem ao lado do Supermercado Silveira, em Campo D'Una. Boa seleção de ervas e preço honesto.”

Mercado Supra

Local corner store, perfect for the basics. Butcher counter, firewood, and a solid beer selection. Simple but well-priced and reliable.

“Tem açougue, cerveja gelada e até lenha. Quebra o galho com bom preço.”

Peixaria do Sena

If you want to cook seafood at Ibirahill, Sena's fish market is the best in the area. Everything you need — fresh or frozen.

“O mais fresco da região. Compre e cozinhe você mesmo.”

Sacolão Kons

Sacolão Kons is the perfect place to find your favorite fruits and vegetables, always fresh and at a great price.

“Fruta e verdura fresquinha, sempre com bom preço.”

Farmácia Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes

Local pharmacy. Small but well-stocked, conveniently located, and the service is first-class.

“Pequena, mas resolve. Atendimento nota 10.”

Lavanderia Lav Latorres — Campo Duna

Self-service laundry inside Supermercado Komprão. Easy parking and convenient for picking up a few groceries while you wait.

“Self-service dentro do Komprão. Deixa a roupa lavando e faz as compras.”

Alma e Terra

A spectacular natural products store. There, you will find sourdough bread, kefir, seeds, grains, flours, tofu, and a line of natural personal care products. On Saturday mornings, they also host a small market with organic fruits and vegetables.

“Vá num sábado de manhã, quando montam a feirinha de orgânicos.”

BA Boardshop

Need to rent, repair or buy a surfboard? Beto Alemão is the right address.

“Prancha pra alugar, consertar ou comprar — fale com o Beto Alemão.”

KTAVENTO Kitesurf School

Sailing school for kite and wing. Professor Zebola knows his craft — guides beginners and advanced riders alike.

“Kite ou wing, do zero ao avançado. O Zebola manda bem.”

Rancho Park

A small farm for family days. Feed the animals, let the kids loose, fish the lake. When you're done, coffee and cake at the on-site café.

“Va em dias de sol, pois dias nublados ou chovosos tornam o lugar menos atraente.”

Kite & Surf School

Traditional surf school at Barra de Ibiraquera. Instructors fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

“Escola tradicional da Barra. Professores falam português e espanhol.”

Cavalgadas Rosa Norte — Horseback Rides & Equine Therapy

If you ride, this is the way to see the beaches of the region. A grounded, generous experience led by the Cavalgadas Rosa Norte team.

“Conhecer as praias a cavalo é uma vibe diferente. Vale o passeio.”

SkyZimba Paraquedismo

SkyZimba is the call for adrenaline — tandem jumps and a wakeboard cable park on the same property.

“Salto duplo pra quem curte adrenalina. Ainda tem cable park de wake.”

Ao Sul Natural Turismo

Whale watching in winter is part of life here, as the southern right whale follows the coast. This agency leads excursions for those who want to be guided into that quiet encounter.

“Se quiser ser guiado até as baleias no inverno, é com eles.”

Surfland Brasil — Garopaba

Wave pool with 50-minute sessions and waves for every level. A genuine way to sharpen your surfing.

“Piscina de ondas com sessões de 50 min. Boa pra evoluir no surf.”

Viva Ibira — SUP, Kayak & Lagoon Rentals

Don't miss the lagoon in front of Ibirahill. Here you can rent SUPs, kayaks, and even beach umbrellas.

“Alugue um SUP e caia na lagoa.”

Dunas da Ribanceira

A worthwhile detour. The view from the dunes towards Ibirahill is as beautiful as the reverse. Sandboards and skibundas available on site if you fancy testing your balance.

“Alugue um sandboard e treine o equilíbrio. O visual das dunas já vale o passeio.”

Piscina Natural do Rosa

Park at Praia do Rosa Norte and follow a short trail through the headland. From there, another quick path leads to this natural wonder — saltwater pools formed by rock, clear and still.

“Estacione no Rosa Norte e siga a trilha curta pelo costão.”

Praia D'água

Praia d'água remains entirely untouched, reached only on foot via an easy trail. It's also an excellent surf spot during Tainha season or when the popular breaks get crowded.

“Acesso por uma trilha fácil. Na época da Tainha, vira point de surf.”

Praia Vermelha

One of the few beaches still genuinely untouched — partly because you can't drive in. Park at Praia do Ouvidor and follow a clearly signed 15-minute trail. Easy, beautiful, worth it.

“15 minutos de caminhada, mas com uma bela praia ao chegar.”

Praia do Luz → Rosa Sul Trail

A highly recommended walk. The trail begins on the northern headland of Praia do Luz, climbs to the Luz lookout, and ends at Praia do Rosa Sul. Easy to moderate, 25 minutes each way, with views that more than justify the effort.

“Uma caminhada de vibe top entre vaquinhas e visuais de tirar o fôlego.”

Wale watching

From June to September, you can spot southern right whales directly from the balconies of Ibirahill, but for a closer encounter, we recommend visiting praia de Ibirahquera or praia do Luz, where they gather to breed. A true spectacle of nature.

“Junho a setembro é a temporada. Para vê-las de perto, a praia do Luz é o melhor ponto.”

Lh Ranch Escola equitação Passeio cavalo

Visiting paradise as a family and want to provide a special experience for your little one? Prof Luana does exceptional work with children of all ages and needs. Visited by the Ibirahill family weekly.