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Praia Mole (Mole Beach)

Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Praia Mole beach is the most beautiful beach in Florianopolis, Brazil and is also the most convenient location if you're looking for a nice area to... more »
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London
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Great beach for surfing, there is a surf club / school / rental place with incredibly friendly and helpful guys, plus some nice bars.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The beach was really nice, though the day we went it was really windy. Lovely walk and when you get to the end of it if you climb up the mountain the views are lovely.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This isn't a very big beach and on the right sunny day one is hard pressed to find space to enjoy it. Clearly a favorite amongst locals and outsider Argentinians alike. Parking is easy, its close to Lagoa town, and all amenities are there. Our favorite!

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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

The beach is gorgeous! It's quite large with two outcroppings of rocks on either end. The south part is very quiet if that's what you're looking for. The middle/north part of the beach have more people with restaurants, people selling beer/cheese. The more north part is the "gay section" where I was. Lots of beautiful men here. Reasonably priced caipis... More

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Harrogate
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

This is a nice place to spend the afternoon. It is a pretty beach but can get fairly crowded. The waves were huge and we couldn't go much into the sea! there are nice restaurants nearby

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Bothell, Washington
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Everytime I come back to Florianopolis I have to make sure to stop by Praia mole, get some beers, sit back and just relax. Clean beach, great vibe. Husband loved it as well!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I stayed with my fiance, mother & father in-law, and brother & sister in-law in a townhouse across the street from Praia Mole in mid-November. It was a GREAT location! We were able to spend lots of time at the beach! At first I didn't really know what to expect. As a land-locked Minnesotan, most of the beaches I have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Lovely, quiet, and clean golden sands. This is a great little beach for sunbathing, running and surfing. There are a number of places to buy food and drink and a well placed surf club.

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Florianopolis, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

It is a great beach site, with very nice people, white sand, a lot of sun and a blue ocean. The traffic and access are not great though, but it is totally worth.

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Page, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Beach has a different vibe than the others. A few small restaurants and a few dj parties add a little different spice. Walked into a gay bar on the north end of the beach for about 20 seconds and left finding the next spot down was a few more chicks. A bit larger surf here than some of the other... More

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