Largo da Alfândega is a historic square next to the Public Market and the downtown waterfront. It hosts commerce, open-air markets, and cultural events.
The Florianópolis Public Market, in the Historic Center, has hosted trade stalls, fishmongers, and bars since the 19th century. It is an everyday meeting place and a local food landmark.
Ribeirão da Ilha is one of the oldest Azorean settlements in the south of the island. It is known for oyster farming and consumption and for historic houses along the bay.
Santo Antônio de Lisboa is a historic North Bay neighborhood with strong Azorean heritage. It is known for its waterfront, lacemaking crafts, and seafood cuisine.
The fishing village at Armação Beach keeps an artisanal fishing tradition in the south of the island. The shore mixes fishers’ houses, boats, and local commerce.