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About Barra Velha

  • Barra Velha has a population of about 45,000.
  • It's part of Santa Catarina.
  • São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, is about 400 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Itajaí, about 31 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Penha (16 km), Araquari (29 km) and Guaramirim (36 km).

A first date in Barra Velha

Barra Velha is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Penha is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Barra Velha: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Barra Velha?

Within 50 km of Barra Velha there are 17 towns and cities — Joinville, Blumenau and Itajaí among them — with more than 2.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Barra Velha?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Barra Velha and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Barra Velha real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Barra Velha?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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