Relax: Praia do Forte Village
Its cute, its safe and it has lots to do. Two days is the bare minimum to start discovering this fisherman village, now home to Brazil`s largest sea-turtle sanctuary.
(C): R$ 60 Best on: Cloudy Weekday

Hop on a bus or rent a car and head over to Praia do Forte, 80 minutes north of Salvador.

 

Stuff to do:

Beach
The better beaches are north or south of the village.

Quadricycle *
They have 90 minute tours of the forest, the dunes or the beaches, all on these dune bikes. Fun for the kids or drunk adults (joke).

Forest Reserve
A great 2 hour tour of a Brazilian Atlantic forest, with various exotic fruits and animals loose.

Tamar turtle Sanctuary
Brazil`s largest sea-turtle sanctuary. Sea turtles bigger than coffee tables. Their gift shop has amazingly well designed souveniers.
www.projetotamar.org

D`Avila Castle
One Brazil`s largest and most coveted castles, home to the one the largest and richest families during colonial times.

Diving *
Take diving lessons, or at least go through a baptism and enjoy the coral life unspoiled in this part of the country. Warm clear waters.

Whale watching *
Yes, just like tourists every winter they come to this area looking for warm waters to have sex, err, mate.

Natural Pools
There are dozens of natural pools spread along the coast of Praia do Forte. Instead of sitting on the sand, break tradition and sit in one of these all day.
* Odara Tours Agency
(071) 676 1080
www.odaratours.com.br

Dune-buggy rides *
The have trips to the dunes in various forms: buggy, quadricycle, horse etc. All of them fun.

Imbassai *
A true paradise on Earth, 20 minutes north of the village. Look for buses heading that way.

Where to eat
Any of the various restaurants in the main street in the village are sure shots. If you want an extremely cheap seafood platter, shoot for Canteiro do Pirata, where 2 can eat a seafood platter for under R$40.
Canteiro do Pirata
Praca dos Artistas, P. do Forte
10% discount with this book

Where to Stay
Praia do Forte Hostel
www.albergue.com.br
Pousada Ogum Marinho
www.ogummarinho.com.br -
Pousada Sobrado da Vila
www.sobradodavila.com.br
www.viladoscorais.com.br

Nightlife
Its has a quiet nightlife during low-season (bars and restaurants), but bumps during high season (Jan- March). Given its a small village, all parties are easy to find.