Valença: Discover the history, culture and natural beauty of Bahia’s largest city on the Dendê Coast Valença is the largest city in the so-called “Costa do Dendê“ region, which stretches from Cairu to Valença itself. Location and history Valença is a city in the state of Bahia. It is the […]
Morro de São Paulo: A car-free paradise with stunning beaches and historical riches Morro de São Paulo is a car-free village, a island without banks, with a lively nightlife and paradisiacal beaches. Located at the northern end of the island of Tinharé, it is the most popular and best place […]
Discover the Tinharé Archipelago: A paradise of islands and beaches in Brazil The Tinharé Archipelago, also known as the Cairu Archipelago, consists of 26 islands and is home to some of the most sought-after destinations for holidaymakers, such as the Beaches of Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Garapuá and Moreré. […]
Maraú Peninsula: A natural paradise between the sea and the lagoons of Bahia The city of Maraú is located on the side of the peninsula facing the bay, on the banks of the Maraú River. Away from the beaches and holidaymakers, the small town of Maraú maintains the same pace […]
Cairu Archipelago: A cultural and natural treasure of Bahia The Cairu Archipelago, with its main islands – Cairu, Boipeba and Tinharé – offers beautiful landscapes, paradisiacal beaches and a rich culture. Cairu is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia. This island municipality corresponds to the Tinharé Archipelago […]
Discover Boipeba Island: A tropical paradise of natural beauty and vibrant culture Boipeba Island has more than 20 kilometres of semi-deserted beaches, ideal for swimming. No fancy restaurants, axé, lounge music, lights, shop windows or street vendors disturbing the tranquillity with their insistent hawking. Boipeba remains quiet, combining natural beauty […]
Natural and Historical Attractions of The city of Camamu The city of Camamu is located on the banks of the Acaraí River, in the middle of a vast mangrove area. The city preserves several architectural remains of its rich past. It is the main port of embarkation for exploring the […]
Discover the village of Barra Grande: A paradise on the Maraú Peninsula The village of Barra Grande in Bahia is the second most important place in the municipality of Maraú, after the city of Maraú itself. Natural Beauty Facing Camamu Bay, Barra Grande Beach has a long stretch of clear […]
Camamu Bay: An ecological paradise in the heart of Bahia Camamu Bay is an ecological paradise located between Morro de São Paulo and Itacaré. It is the third largest bay in Brazil, after Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro and Todos os Santos Bay in Salvador. Pristine ecosystem What makes […]
The Costa do Dendê covers 5,815.62 km² and 115 km of coastline, spread over eight of the region’s nine municipalities: Valença, Cairu, Taperoá, Nilo Peçanha, Ituberá, Igrapiúna, Camamu and Maraú. The municipality of Presidente Tancredo Neves, the only one without a coastline, borders Valença. The region lies between the Baía […]
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