The comfortable bright rooms
and great programme of daytime and evening
activities makes this an ideal choice for all
the family. Situated on a sandy beach, in the
purpose built tourist area of Costa do Sauipe
with a selection of shops, bars and restaurants
in the 'Vila Nova' area 500m away, rooms have
two double beds or one king size;
individually-controlled air conditioning;
ceiling fan; cable TV; telephone; hairdryer; cd
player; tea and coffee maker; full bathroom and
a balcony or terrace with garden view
Praia do Forte
Set in relaxing gardens this friendly,
welcoming hotel offers traditional Bahian
architecture with a modern, stylish feel. It's
close to the centre of the resort, making it a
good base. It is 400m to golden sandy Praia do
Forte beach; 200m to Praia do Forte resort
centre with bars, restaurants and shops. Rooms
have two twin or one double bed, cable TV,
individually-controlled air conditioning,
telephone and shower room.
Salvador
Located on the beachfront overlooking the
ocean and Guarajuba lagoon, the Vila Gale Mares
is a brand new hotel which opened in February
2006. Set in beautiful gardens and offering a
wide range of facilities, this resort is an
ideal choice for couples.It is situated on a
sandy beach; 2km from the resort centre of
Guarajuba; Praia do Forte 13km away. Rooms
(located in the main building) have two twin
beds or one double bed; individually-controlled
air conditioning; cable TV; hairdryer;
telephone; coffee maker; radio; shower room and
a balcony or terrace with hammock.
Praia do Forte
Set in tropical gardens, this hotel enjoys a
superb beachfront setting, just 2km from the
developing eco-resort of Praia do Forte. With a
fantastic selection of restaurants, bars and
swimming pools, as well as a variety of
entertainment, it is a popular choice for
couples and families. Set in a secluded location
overlooking the beach; nearest shops, bars and
restaurants 5km away in Praia do Forte; 2kms to
the turtle sanctuary. Rooms have either one
double or two twin beds, individually-controlled
air conditioning, mini-bar, cable TV, telephone,
hairdryer, ceiling fan, full bathroom and
balcony or terrace
Immaculate rooms are bright, sunny and
surprisingly spacious, featuring a kitchenette
with microwave and en-suite bathroom giving you
all the right ingredients for a comfortable
stay. Fragrant gardens studded with blooms lace
the property, plus there's a tempting pool
framed by comfy sunloungers where you can sit
back, relax and work on your golden glow. Right
by the pool is the cheerful pagoda-style dining
room. This hotel is right on Ponta Nega beach.
Ponta Negra
These stylish apartments offering bed and
breakfast are, quite simply, perfect.
Immaculately furnished with a contemporary twist
they are spacious and well-equipped with a
lounge area, kitchenette and en-suite bathroom,
they give you all the comfort and convenience of
a hotel without infringing on your independence.
Pipa
Dorisol Pipa Ocean View
Village Resort overlooks the gorgeous Golphin
Bay with waters so turquoise and so clear that
you can see the sun dancing on the sandy bottom.
Via Costeira
Set in pristine grounds peppered with slender
coconut palms, this striking hotel is your key
to a dazzling world of choice. Tastefully
decorated bedrooms are a comfortable base from
which to take advantage of the hotel's
impressive facilities.
Covering almost half of South America,
Brazil has a love of the beach - amazingly, the majority of people
who live there still manage to live on the coast. Brazil combines
rain forests with gorgeous beaches.
One of the most popular places to visit when in Brazil is Rio de
Janeiro. It has one of the most beautiful settings in the world and
boasts beautiful beaches and breathtaking views. And of course on of
the world's most famous statues. While in Rio you can view the Christ
the Redeemer statue which sits on top of Corcovado.
There is also a large choice of beaches in Brazil that you can visit
depending on your lifestyle. Rio's main beaches include Arpoador,
Barra da Tijuca, Botafogo, Flamengo, Leblon, Leme, Pepino and Vidigal.
The largest of the Latin american
countries, Brazil has four distinct climatic areas where temperatures,
weather and rainfall can all dramatically differ. Brazil not only is
home to part of the Amazon rainforest, it also boasts fantastic
coastlines.
Local dishes are a mix of African and Brazilian, often spicy with
ingredients such as rice, hot peppers, black beans and palm oil.
Seafood is also readily available. There is a wide choice of beers,
always served icy cold. For a real kick, try cachaca - a sugar cane
rum served neat or as a cocktail called Caipirinha.
Popular resorts
in Brazil
Salvador. Salvador da Bahia was
once the capital of colonial Brazil and is still one of the country's
cultural highlights. The Pelourinho old town area is now a UNESCO
world heritage site and hs a vibrant culture with quaint buildings,
cobbled streets and is alive with Bahian music. On the outskirts of
Salvador nestles the tranquil resort of Guarajuba.
Guarajuba. In the Bahia region of
Brazil which is an all year paradise of glorious beaches and
incredible scenery where you can discover the old and the new Brazil.
It has a marvellous golden sandy beach.
Praia do Forte. Originally a small
fishing village, Praia do Forte has grown into an upmarket resort with
a fantastic beach and lots of bars, restaurants and shops. The resort
is also home to a sea-turtle sanctuary
Costa do Sauipe. This modern
resort is an excellent choice for a beach holiday. It has great
beaches, an 18 hole golf course and a shopping square, Vila Nova da
Praia.
Ponta Negra. One of the great things about Ponta
Negra is that it's really compact. You're only ever an easy walk
away from the bars and restaurants that rock to that infectious
Latino beat. while buzzing Alto Negra is the resort's brightly-lit
party pocket.
Pipa. Gigantic cliffs plunging into a sea, superb
beaches and a night scene that'll have you swinging sums up Pipa.
