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'''Itapema''' is a city in [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]] |
'''Itapema''' is a city in [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]]. |
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The city, along the state's north coast, has been the fastest growing city in ''Santa Catarina'' for the last the 5 years running; it has beaches for those who search for the tranquillity of laid back places. '''Itapema Meia Praia''' preserves beauty of small waterfalls and streams and maintains traditions of the Azorean colonizers that can be observed in the fishing villages. |
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In the 1980s the construction of some buildings started, and today anyone who travels through Itapema may very well be impressed with architectural quality of the properties that have height-limited by law to guarantee sustainable growth of the city. As a consequence, the number of houses has decliend and the construction of building of apartments in '''Itapema''' and '''Meia Praia''' has increased. |
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The beaches remain the biggest tourist attraction, but planned public constructions such as the ''Bridge of Sighs'' and the ''Square of Peace'' with its gigantic shell acoustical stage backdrop that hosts great shows, signal that the growth of Itapema is only starting. |
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== History == |
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== '''''Meia Praia'': the most famous beach of Itapema''' == |
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'''Meia Praia''' is the popular name of a quarter south of Itapema proper. The southern part of the city is more well known to tourists. Its extensive beach and beautiful sights attract thousands of tourists all summer long who crowd the area. It contains a comprehensive commercial infrastructure with banks, supermarkets, shopping centers, cinema, bars and restaurants, bookstores as well as churches. |
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In the city of '''Itapema''' the name of the streets, differing from other cities in the area, are numbered. A main avenue in the called Nereu Ramos block. |
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All the one-way streets that lead to beach (sea-side) are odd and all the streets that lead away from the beach are even numbers. In the Swallow quarter, or popularly known as '''Meia Praia''' (Middle Beach), the streets start with 200 and go until 340. |
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=== Colonization === |
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== '''Expansion of the Civil Construction''' == |
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The Azoreans already in the communities of São Miguel and Santo Antônio were responsible for the settlement of the bay of [[Porto Belo]], where they helped found the parish of Porto Belo on December 18, 1824, later transformed into a village on October 13, 1832. The descendants of these immigrants, in the early 19th Century, populated the region of Itapema, giving its first administrative structure, on December 30, 1914, with the creation of its Police District. |
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500 thousand square meters of civil construction projects have been constructed in the city of Itapema from 2003 through 2005. The executive secretary of the civil construction union of '''Itapema''', Landmark Aurélio Quioderoli, currently affirms investment in civil construction of around R$ 1 billion per year in businesses, in direct or indirect form, with new constructions, purchase and sales of new and pre-owned property. |
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Union statisticians indicate a growth of 18% in the sector in relation to the previous year. The numbers are specifically based on enterprises directed toward the classrooms and the B(?). To give you an idea of the importance of the civil construction in '''Itapema and Meia Praia''', commercial commerce transports 500 metric tons of steel and 22 thousand bags of cement per month. The sector is responsible currently employs 800 worker, and is estimated to exceed the support of two thousand indirect jobs. |
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The civil construction in '''Itapema''' is projected to be stable, although the oscillations in the economy always make that somewhat uncertain. Many Brazilians fear holding on to cash in an electoral year so real estate investments are a viable alternative to the money in the bank. |
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It is known that in 1852, it was assumed that some 980 Portuguese and Azorean descendants already lived in areas of the current municipality of Itapema. This figure refers to the number of 51 mills of cassava flour and sugar. It was very common for families to have both types of mills. |
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== '''Property of High Standard in Meia Praia and Itapema''' == |
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The secretary points that the construction companies have sought to produce top of line properties, which are in demand by those looking to the region for the acquisition of property. Builders are continuing to invest in fair and events technicians to modernize the area and make it more attractive. |
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The building entrepreneurs affirm that one of the factors that have influenced in the preservation of the quality of life in the city is the accompaniment on the part of the public sector infrastructure works. |
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We have observed the spreading tourist construction in the city and the accomplishment of necessary works on the part of the city hall have followed the development of the construction, having offered better quality in sanitation and security. What makes '''Itapema and Meia Praia''' a success is the public and private sector partnership, with each one doing its part. |
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Demographic growth until the mid-nineteenth century was slow. From the end of this century, Itapema receives immigrants of German, Italian, and Spanish origin who soon end up merging with the population of Azorean origin. These other people exercise little local cultural influence, since the festivities, such as the feast of the patroness - Our Lady of the Navigators - besides the games, such as Farra do Boi, Boi-de-Mamão and Cantorias do Terno-de-Reis and festivals of the Divine were brought and maintained by the Azoreans. |
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== '''Tourism in Meia Praia and Itapema''' == |
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Itapema is the third most popular tourist destination in the state of ''Santa Catarina'' and in recent years has become a lone laidback beach destination without the nightlife and parties that attract young people from throughout the region. Although Itapema does not host these attractions it is in itself a natural port city of great beauty for those seeking rest and relaxation. If you are looking for wild excitement, Itapema is most likely not the place for you. Most of the activity in the city occurs during the tourist or high season. There are many houses and apartments for rent and sale in the area. |
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== '''The Geography of the city: sea, mountains and excellent access''' == |
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The first denomination of Itapema was Vila de Santo Antônio de Lisboa or Tapera, a term that was related to the model of their dwellings. Its economy was based on subsistence, fishing on the coast, besides the planting of cassava and the production of flour, allied to the culture of other products such as corn, beans, coffee, rice, and watermelon. |
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The locale of '''Itapema and Meia Praia''' is privileged: right off the super highway (four-lane) BR-101, neighbor of the Camboriú Health-resort, the most active beach in the south of the country, a little more than a half hour drive fromFlorianópolis, the beautiful state capital, and the gateway to the cities of Porto Belo (Beautiful Port) and Bombinhas (Little bombs - from the sound of crashing waves). |
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The tourist housed in '''Itapema''' can get to the main tourist attractions of Santa Catarina with short trips on comfortable roads. |
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Itapema has not committed the error that many other cities have in that the construction code has been rigidly enforced, leaving just a few high buildings; this guarantees the full sun on the beach during most of the day. |
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The city of '''Itapema''' still has some infrastructure difficulties, especially in public transportation but for one who to paradise, leaving your car in the garage to take advantage the natural beauty of the place is a small price to pay. In recent years many things have been improved for example the implementation of the collection and treatment sewer network and the beginning of the works in construction of the Linear Park (calçadão) with kiosks and bike paths. Kilometres of the rocky coast around Itapema provides a distinct between the sea and Atlantic landscape which forms a natural amphitheater surrounded by the sea. To see some sights, visiting scenic lookouts and seeing waterfalls in the forrest are a sure fire way to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. |
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In dining, '''Itapema''' brings together some of the most highly rated seafood restaurants in southern Brazil, but in general tourists can find good meals at reasonable prices, which by the way, is characteristic of all this stretch of the ''catarinense'' coast. |
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You still will be able to find plenty of churrascarias (Brazilian BBQ), pizza places, snack bars and fast-food that most certainly will appeal to the tastes of Brazilians and foreigners alike. |
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=== Evolution === |
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== '''The Beaches of Itapema: the wonders of the Emerald Coast''' == |
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During the district phase, Itapema was incorporated in the city of Camboriú, from 1923 to 1925. With the population growth in the first half of the twentieth century, as well as economic importance, Itapema falls within the conditions to be considered a municipality in 1962. On January 31 of that same year, the first mayor elected in Itapema, Olegário Bernardes, was elected. |
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Of all the beaches of '''Itapema''', the longest and most famous is '''Meia Praia''' (Middle Beach), that counts on its excellent tourist infrastructure: bars, restaurants, nightclubs, commerce and services along the waterfront and the main avenue. You should set aside some time to also visit the Beach of the Cabeço, that has the best waves for the surfer; canto of the Beach, a fishing haven; the Beach of the Shipyard and the Beach of the Islet, still naturallly preserved, with open sea and strong waves. Also one should to the Beach of the Costão, considered one of prettiest of the city, and of course Beach of '''Itapema''' itself, the most frequented and with better services structure, where innumerable sporting events are carried out. |
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Since the 1980s, there has been significant growth in the country's housing sector. In line with what happens on a national scale, Itapema also presents an expansion of this sector, resulting in significant changes in the local landscape, linked to an acceleration of tourist flows, placing the municipality in the spotlight in the Santa Catarina scenario. |
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== '''The Nature in Itapema makes the difference''' == |
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'''Itapema''' bes situated in a bay surrounded for ramifications of the Mountain range of the Sea. Beyond beaches, it offers other attractive ones, as ecological, tracks among the native vegetation, rising adventures of rivers and cascades… Of the Mount of the Sentry box they have a gorgeous sight of the city. It also has the Costão de '''Itapema''', one of the points prettiest of the city of where if the maritime edge can observe all. It also possesss a great ecological area, the Hinterland of the Trombudo. |
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== Geography == |
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== '''Azorean (Açoriana) culture in Itapema''' == |
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Itapema can be accessed from highway BR-101 and it is surrounded by a rocky coastline. It's located on the north-central coast of Santa Catarina state. The city has waterfalls and hills. The vegetation is composed of restinga and Atlantic forests. |
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In '''Itapema''' it has diverse constructions from the time of the Azorean settling, with ample parts of the city's original rock walls, rectangular or oval doors in massive wood and windows on the upper floors. The azorean culture is present also in the way of life of the inhabitants, as can be seen for example in the "fish-of-attack" by neighborhood teens, a way of subsistence for a great part of the population. The activity is concentrated mainly in the Fishing Colony Z-19, located in Canto of the Beach, where the tourists can observe the gill nets being pulled from the sea onto the beach by hand, loaded with fish. |
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Five hundred thousand square meters of civil construction projects were built in Itapema between 2003 and 2005. |
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The hotel infrastructure of '''Itapema and Meia Praia''' is of excellent standard, with offers of 3,000 beds. Inns and camping sites are other lodging options. It has fairly intense commerce, with four prominent commercial centers, a great number of bars and restaurants, pizza places, churrascarias (Brazilian BBQ), self service and snack bars and some night spots. |
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== Tourism == |
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'''Itapema''' is a [[city]] in [[Santa Catarina, Brazil|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]]. |
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Itapema is the third most popular tourist destination in Santa Catarina. The beaches are the biggest tourist attraction and the Meia Praia, or Middle Beach of Itapema, is the longest. Itapema has six beaches: Canto da Praia, Costão, Meia Praia, Ilhota, Central and Praia Grossa. |
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Itapema is mainly a beach destination. Is not as popular nor as big as Florianópolis but |
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has decently preserved beaches. |
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Known as the [[Ultralight aviation|Ultralight]] Capital, Itapema has annually the Ultralight Encounter held in the city, the event is a success and attracts thousands of aviation fans. The Pilots Association of Itapema prepares several surprises for the day of the meeting, such as radical maneuvers, aircraft exhibitions, flight raffles, acrobatics, parachuting, aeromodelling, and flying over the city, among other attractions. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.shoppingimoveis.imb.br Itapema Imoveis Imobiliarias Meia Praia] |
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 23 June 2023
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Itapema | |
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| Municipality of Itapema | |
.jpg) one of Itapema's beaches | |
.svg) Flag .svg) Seal | |
 Location of Itapema | |
  Itapema | |
| Coordinates: 27°05′24″S 48°36′39″W / 27.09000°S 48.61083°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State |  Santa Catarina |
| Founded | April 21, 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nilza Simas (PSD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.022 km2 (22.789 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 67,338 |
| • Density | 776.22/km2 (2,010.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.796 – high[2] |
| Website | itapema |
Itapema is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
History[edit]
Colonization[edit]
The Azoreans already in the communities of São Miguel and Santo Antônio were responsible for the settlement of the bay of Porto Belo, where they helped found the parish of Porto Belo on December 18, 1824, later transformed into a village on October 13, 1832. The descendants of these immigrants, in the early 19th Century, populated the region of Itapema, giving its first administrative structure, on December 30, 1914, with the creation of its Police District.
It is known that in 1852, it was assumed that some 980 Portuguese and Azorean descendants already lived in areas of the current municipality of Itapema. This figure refers to the number of 51 mills of cassava flour and sugar. It was very common for families to have both types of mills.
Demographic growth until the mid-nineteenth century was slow. From the end of this century, Itapema receives immigrants of German, Italian, and Spanish origin who soon end up merging with the population of Azorean origin. These other people exercise little local cultural influence, since the festivities, such as the feast of the patroness - Our Lady of the Navigators - besides the games, such as Farra do Boi, Boi-de-Mamão and Cantorias do Terno-de-Reis and festivals of the Divine were brought and maintained by the Azoreans.
Names[edit]
The first denomination of Itapema was Vila de Santo Antônio de Lisboa or Tapera, a term that was related to the model of their dwellings. Its economy was based on subsistence, fishing on the coast, besides the planting of cassava and the production of flour, allied to the culture of other products such as corn, beans, coffee, rice, and watermelon.
Evolution[edit]
During the district phase, Itapema was incorporated in the city of Camboriú, from 1923 to 1925. With the population growth in the first half of the twentieth century, as well as economic importance, Itapema falls within the conditions to be considered a municipality in 1962. On January 31 of that same year, the first mayor elected in Itapema, Olegário Bernardes, was elected.
Since the 1980s, there has been significant growth in the country's housing sector. In line with what happens on a national scale, Itapema also presents an expansion of this sector, resulting in significant changes in the local landscape, linked to an acceleration of tourist flows, placing the municipality in the spotlight in the Santa Catarina scenario.
Geography[edit]
Itapema can be accessed from highway BR-101 and it is surrounded by a rocky coastline. It's located on the north-central coast of Santa Catarina state. The city has waterfalls and hills. The vegetation is composed of restinga and Atlantic forests.
Buildings[edit]
Five hundred thousand square meters of civil construction projects were built in Itapema between 2003 and 2005.
Tourism[edit]
Itapema is the third most popular tourist destination in Santa Catarina. The beaches are the biggest tourist attraction and the Meia Praia, or Middle Beach of Itapema, is the longest. Itapema has six beaches: Canto da Praia, Costão, Meia Praia, Ilhota, Central and Praia Grossa.
Known as the Ultralight Capital, Itapema has annually the Ultralight Encounter held in the city, the event is a success and attracts thousands of aviation fans. The Pilots Association of Itapema prepares several surprises for the day of the meeting, such as radical maneuvers, aircraft exhibitions, flight raffles, acrobatics, parachuting, aeromodelling, and flying over the city, among other attractions.
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References[edit]
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
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