Ingleses do Rio Vermelho is one of the most populated, self-sufficient, and practical seaside districts in Florianópolis. It offers a wide ocean beach, sand dunes, and a complete urban infrastructure of schools, clinics, and supermarkets that functions vigorously 365 days a year.
📍 Size and community: Covering over 20 km² with more than 40,000 year-round residents, Ingleses is the economic and commercial powerhouse of the northern island, offering accessible rents and great everyday convenience.
Beach Character: Family Waters & Surfing Dunes
Ingleses beach stretches for almost 5 kilometers with distinct zones:
- Left side (Canto Norte): Calm, protected waters ideal for families with young children and stand-up paddleboarding.
- Right side (Canto Sul / Dunas): Facing the open ocean with consistent surf waves and immense sand dunes connecting to Santinho beach.
- Trilha da Feiticeira: A picturesque coastal trail leading across the headland to the secluded Praia Brava.
Pros and Cons of Living in Ingleses
✓ Key Advantages
- Best price-to-quality ratio for rental apartments near the beach
- Everything is open year-round: major supermarkets, banks, and schools
- Cheapest fresh produce and grocery basket on the island
✗ Things to Consider
- Traffic bottlenecks on highway SC-403 during peak summer hours
- Busy central commercial strip can be loud in summer
- Distance to the international airport (45–55 minutes)