Box 32. Mercado Publico, Florianopolis

This is one of the best places to eat in Florianopolis. It is a bar in the public market in the city centre. It has a great atmosphere and serves wonderful food. Right opposite the bar there is a stall selling fruit, veg. etc. Although the bar looks quite quiet in these photos, this is only because they were taken shortly before closing time at 10.00 pm. During the day, it is packed.

We had a chat with the very successful owner just before we left, who told us he had visited England and likened it to drinking Campari - in other words an acquired taste. The first drink is not pleasant, but the second seems much better!