Praia Brava also known as Brava de Boiçucanga by locals, is an isolated and wild beach located at the northern end of the island of Santa Catarina Island, between Praia da Lagoinha and Praia dos Ingleses.

Situated between the beaches of Maresias and Boiçucanga. Praia Brava is a secluded beach favoured among naturists and surfers who frequent its 1.5 kilometre white sands. In the right corner of the beach, there is a waterfall. Worth the walk to wash the soul!

Surrounded by cliffs. It is exposed to the action of the ocean swells, especially from the east that creates strong and wild waves perfect environment to practice surfing, bodyboarding and standup paddleboarding. The open ocean is much frequented by the boats of Ilha and Sao Sebastiao.