Things to See & Do

There are several historic churches, many restaurants and bars, museums and venues for music and theatre.

One of the best times to party with the locals is at the Tuesday night bencao.

Immerse yourself in history at Morro de Sao Paulo. One of Brazil’s oldest colonies, it has clean sand, warm water, mangroves and rainforest as well as virtually deserted beaches. It is the perfect place to take a break and relax during the day, and as evening draws in you can party to the Brazilian beat.

Get in touch with nature at Encanto “The Enchantment” Beach. Separated from the Fourth Beach by a small mangrove, which can be easily crossed during low tide, there are two kilometres of almost deserted beach. There are deep ocean pools, which are great for bathing at low tide.

Take a walking tour, or follow the Lighthouse Trail. The most outstanding construction in Morro de Sao Paulo, is the “Farol do Morro Lighthouse” that stands on the headland. It is the perfect place for photos, or just admire the beautiful landscape, from the port at Ponta do Curral to the Gamboa Beach.

Soak up the beauty and colour of the Brazilian landscape on a visit to the Turtle Conservation area in Praia do Forte. Visit the Tamar Turtle Conservation project, and swim in the warm waters and tide pools at Praia de Guarajuba.

Watch the whales as they migrate to Abrolhos. The whale watching season, between July and November, is the perfect time to watch these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Swim, snorkel and dive amongst one of the largest concentrations of fish per square meter on the planet. An eco-tourist’s dream destination, where 17 species of coral form an environment that is home to numerous other species of maritime fauna, the archipelago is an excitement-filled shallow water experience.

For experienced divers, there are also dive operators who offer boat trips, where you can free dive or use tanks.

Ride the waves in the little known surfing spots in Bahia. On First Beach, you can find the best waves on the island which come with a swell from the east and break from two to six feet over a coral reef. Sail into the sunset from the “Morro de Sao Paulo” sailing club on the picturesque island of Tinhare. Beach Catamarans are available for bay or beach trips to discover the unspoilt vistas of Bahia.

Take a hike on trails into Brazil’s wilderness areas such as the Diamantina National Park in Bahia. Take in the incredible views and take photographs of the wide variety of amphibians, birds and insects which make this park their home.