Florianópolis is a capital of Santa Catarina, today with 469,960 inhabitants. The city known for having a high quality of life. The city has 42 beaches and is a center for sailing activities.
Many small commercial fishermen populate an island. Fishing boats such as lace makers, folklore, cuisine and colonial architecture contribute to the growth of tourism. Villages immersed in tradition and history, such as Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Ribeirão da Ilha, still resist the advances of modernity.