Peri Lagoon Tracks

The Peri Lagoon is the largest fresh water lagoon on the Island of SC, being of vital importance to all. It is about 3 m above sea level. Its waters are used for the supply of some neighborhoods of Floripa. It has an area of about 5.2 km and maximum depth is 11 m, being very shallow near the banks - ideal for a safe bath. It is considered a Natural Heritage since 1976, and the Municipal Park of Lagoa do Peri was created and regulated, with about 23 km , in the year 1982. On the south side of the lagoon we have the Caminho da Gurita - 3 km and approximately 1 h - that follows to the main spring of the lagoon, a creek, with small waterfalls and a beautiful well. Beside the well there are still some sites, remnants of old flour mills. In the north side we have the Trail of the Sachet with 2.2 km crossing archaeological sites of old engenhos of the colonial period. A beautiful trail always bordering the lagoon and with beautiful views. Approximate time of 50 minutes. Another option - lighter and with easier terrain - is the Restinga Path, a 1.4-kilometer trail through a forest, a restinga and the ciliary forest of the lagoon. This last trail is ideal for children and people looking for easier trails, but not less beautiful and interesting. On average 25 minutes, without stops. These trails are called "paths" because they have been used in the past as true paths by the local population - for people, animals, carts, etc. A very nice option is to start these walks from the Armao, making a beautiful way by the shore to the lagoon.