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Tivoli EcoResort Praia do Forte   Activities & Eco Tourism Salvador, Bahia, Brasil About Accommodations Activities and Eco-Tourism

ABOUT TIVOLI ECO-RESORT PRAIA DO FORTE  ACTIVITIES & ECO TOURISM - in their own words:

LEISURE:
Cultivating laziness can really be wonderful. But after savoring so many delicacies in our restaurants, it is always good to engage in some exercise so that it won't weigh on the conscience. And there are many options at the Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa : classes in a variety of sports and Bahian dances, as well as a program of activities specifically for children at Careta Careta Club, which will have every kid up and moving.

There are more than 30 different activities for adults, youth, and children that range from water sports to traditional activities such as volleyball, water aerobics, and soccer. Everything is carefully planned and monitored by qualified instructors, in order to help you achieve a better quality of life.

DIVING:
Crystal clear waters bordered by 12 kilometers of beach, the rich marine fauna and flora and climate that favors underwater visibility, Praia do Forte is, without a doubt, a perfect place to dive. Natural pools, such as those of Papa Gente, that are formed during low tide are ideal for snorkeling. But it's also possible to dive in sites as deep as 35 meters (scuba diving) to see a true underwater spectacle of rich beauty come to light.

The best time of year to dive, always monitored by experts, is from October to February, in accordance with weather conditions. And what's best: the temperature of the water is, in average, comfortable 26° C.

WATER SPORTS:
The sun, the wind, and a sea with warm and beautiful waters: that's not only an appropriate, but also inviting, setting for practicing a variety of water sports. Take advantage of our 12-kilometer beach and marked area in the bay in front of the hotel, whether by simply lying in the sun on the sands of the beach, or diving in the crystal-clear and refreshing waters of the sea, or sailing on an optimist, for example. Check out the list of water sports offered by the Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa.

• Windsurf
• Kayaking
• Motorboat ride
• Banana boat
• Dinghy
• Optimist Sailing
• Deep-sea fishing, bait, Fishing rods
• Scuba diving (Masks and fins)
• Lessons: dinghy sailing, windsurfing, optimist sailing, and scuba diving

TENNIS:
We have 4 courts (2 Lisonda and 2 fast tennis courts). One of them is reserved for classes and the others can be reserved in advance by guests of the hotel for use between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. In addition, if you want to learn how to play tennis, you can take lessons from our instructors. Classes last no longer than 30 minutes. Service at additional cost.

FISHING:

• At Sea – Deep-Sea Fishing
  This is a four-hour activity on a motorboat. P articipants get their safety and fishing equipment from the hotel. The boat takes you from six to seven miles from the coast; fishing is done with artificial bait. The most common fish caught are the dourado , cavala (mackerel) and albacora (albacore, of the tuna family). The best time to go deep-sea fishing is between November and March. Activity is monitored and at additional cost.

• At the Timeantube River
  As the river is short and narrow and borders the mangroves along most of its passage through the area, it is possible to use regular or artificial bait. The fish most commonly found are the robalo (snook), caranha (snapper), and carapeba (mojarra). The Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa has built three small piers along the river, which are ideal for fishing at the end of the afternoon. At low tide, it is possible to go fishing in the area where the sea and the river meet. In this area you may catch robalos (snooks), bagres (catfish), xaréus (jacks), and peixes-espadas (swordfish).

• At the Pojuca River
  Fishing in this river, which is larger and farther from the Praia do Forte EcoResort – 2,700 meters away – makes it possible to catch bagres (catfish), xaréus (jacks), peixes-espadas (sworfish), robalos (snooks), caranhas (snappers) with either regular or artificial bait.

ECO-TOURISM:
At the Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa , concepts such as sustainable development and protection of nature are at the heart of all activities and an ongoing focus of all the areas of the hotel. Conscious of the fact that local biodiversity must be carefully preserved and respected, the EcoResort offers its guests a wide variety of eco-tours, which, in addition to educating, provide a unique experience of contact with nature.

Admire the lush nature of the locale, present in each detail of the Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa and prepare to experience first-hand our philosophy: "enjoy without destroying." All our ecological tours are led by biologists or environmental monitors, who give important information about the fauna and flora of the region, in Portuguese and English. There are activities for adults, specific activities for children, where the motto is “to learn while playing,” and opportunities for parents and children to learn together.

TURTLES - Tamar Project
Visit the national headquarters of the project for the protection of sea turtles in Brazil – TAMAR/IBAMA and learn a little more about this project, which plays an important role in the protection of several sea turtle species.

SAPIRANGA - Sapiranga Natural Reserve
Go on an adventure in the tropical rainforest, on trails through the secondary Atlantic Rainforest of the Sapiranga Natural Reserve. Those who are a bit bolder can challenge gravity by going down the breathtaking tirolesa (zip lining). In addition to getting to know the local fauna and flora better, it is also possible to take a relaxing dip in the river

CASTLE - Ruins of the Garcia D'Ávila Castle
The visit to the Castle, one of the oldest Portuguese constructions of the country, is a true journey back to the beginning of the history of Brazil. Begun in the 16th century, the Garcia D'Ávila Castle is the only feudal building of the Americas.

CANOEING

• Canoeing in the Lagoon
  Go on an adventure in double kayaks, sailing in the fresh and calm waters of the Timeantube lagoon surrounded by aquatic plants

• Paddling in the Mangrove
  Exercise and learn more about mangroves, paddling on Canadian canoes with a capacity of up to three persons. During the tour you can thoroughly get to know and admire this important tropical eco-system.

HIKING - Hike to the Mouth of the Pojuca River
Enjoy this absolutely unique hike along the beach and see the area where sea turtles lay their eggs (from September though March). Visit the mouth of the Pojuca River, the southern boundary of Praia do Forte, where the river meets the ocean in an incomparable spectacle of beauty.

BIRD WATCHING - While you sail along the Timeantube Lagoon, one of Praia do Forte's natural reserves, admire a true explosion of colors and sounds provided by several species of birds that live along Praia do Forte

DIVING - Crystal clear waters bordered by 12 kilometers of beach, the rich marine fauna and flora and climate that favors underwater visibility, Praia do Forte is, without a doubt, a perfect place to dive. Natural pools, such as those of Papa Gente, that are formed during low tide are ideal for snorkeling. But it's also possible to dive in sites as deep as 35 meters (scuba diving) to see a true underwater spectacle of rich beauty come to light.  The best time of year to dive, always monitored by experts, is from October to February, in accordance with weather conditions. And what's best: the temperature of the water is, in average, comfortable 26° C.