Canasvieiras is a neighbourhood and beach located in southern Brazil, approximately north-east of the city of

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on the northern part of

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. Nearby beaches include

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and

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. The population is 10,129, and the area is 29.0 km² (11.1 square miles) One account suggests the area is named after Mr Vieira who owned a

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plantation in the town, but historically it is more likely that it was named for a variety of cane cultivated in the region, known in Portuguese as "cana-viera". A 1786 map identifies the beach as "Praia Cana Vieiras". During the summer Canasvieiras is popular with tourists, especially those from

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but also those from

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and

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, because of the calm seas and the nightlife. The area has accommodation, bathhouses and shops (many of which have bilingual attendants), a police station and a health clinic.

References

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Finding Her Brazilian Groove.
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