The Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), also written “Bahia de Todos os Santos”, is considered the largest bay in Brazil. It lies on the coast of Bahia, between Salvador and the Recôncavo Baiano, and it was the harbor that gave rise to the country’s first capital. […]
The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago consists of 21 islands, islets and rocky outcrops of volcanic origin, situated in the Equatorial South Atlantic. The main island, which is also called Fernando de Noronha, is the only inhabited one and accounts for around 91 per cent of the total area of the […]
The islands of Brazil fall into two large groups: the oceanic ones, far from the coast in the open Atlantic, and the coastal or continental ones, close to the shoreline. There are also large river islands in the middle of rivers. In fact, the largest island in Brazil is Ilha […]
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 […]
The Rio Vermelho neighbourhood is Salvador’s main hub for bohemian life and dining, bringing together bars, restaurants, acarajé stalls, small
The history of Lençóis, in Bahia, begins with diamond mining. The origins of the town are linked to the discoveries made in 1844 in Mucugê and
Ponta de Humaitá is one of the most charming spots in Salvador, situated near Monte Serrat Fort on the Itapagipe peninsula. With a stunning view of
A practical guide to things to do in Pelourinho: Baroque churches, museums, squares, a suggested itinerary and tips for making the most of
The beaches of Salvador, Bahia, offer 50 km of coastline with something for everyone: beaches with calm waters perfect for families, reefs that form
Arembepe is a charming village on the north coast of Bahia, around 42 km from Salvador. Known for its historic Hippie Village, the Tamar Project site
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a vibrant city where history, Afro-Brazilian culture, music and beaches come together — the perfect setting for
Bahia Maritime Museum: what you need to know before visiting Housed within the iconic Barra Lighthouse, the Bahia Maritime Museum is one of
