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Around & About

AROUND & ABOUT BAHIA: 

Take a full day schooner cruise on Todos os Santos Bay. Enjoy sensational views as you cruise past the city to Frades (Monk=s) Island where you=ll anchor at a tranquil beach, swim in inviting waters or just relax in the sun or shade. Continue your cruise to Itaparica Island where you=ll enjoy a walking tour of the colonial town and visit the mineral water springs with its legendary rejuvenating properties.

70 miles from Salvador is Cachoeira, a charming colonial town in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Paraguassu River. In the heart of some of the oldest farmland in Brasil, this region was the center of the sugar and tobacco booms which played such an important role in the early wealth of the colony. Cachoeira retains a quaint colonial flavor and is protected by the Brasilian National Monuments commission - a journey back in time to the Brasil of yesteryear.

Praia do Forte is a quiet fishing village 80 kms north of Salvador. The road to Praia do Forte, Coconut Highway, takes you to the small villages and beaches of the North Coast. Visit the Sapiranga reserve with its restinga vegetation, a delicate ecosystem that survives on sandy soil. Visit the ruins of the imposing castle (1556) which gives the area its name and allows for panoramic views of the northern coastline. Enjoy a swim at the beach or just relax in the sun or shade.

Costa do Sauipe, just 47 miles from Salvador, will be an unforgettable experience inside a true ecological paradise, featuring nearly 4 miles of beaches, coconut palm groves, lagoons, rivers and plenty of sun! Well known names such as Costa do Sauipe Marriott Resort & Spa, Renaissance Costa do Sauipe Resort, Hotel Sofitel Suites & Resort Costa do Sauipe, and SuperClubs Breezes Costa do Sauipe all ensure the perfect site for entertainment and leisure.