What to do at the Beach

Read This Book
During your first day at the beach, while you wait for a butt to pass by, read this book! It will guarantee you a great time.

Frescobol
The paddle ball game the Brazilians play is one of the few non-competitive sports in the world. Stand 15ft (5m.) apart, close to the water, and paddle away.

Body Surf
Body surfing is probably the purest water sport in the world. That means you can have fun with nature without any equipment, even swimming trunks. As a wave is passing you by, jump with it, do two strokes so your body catches up to the speed of the wave, and ride the wake.

Beer
Hey! Now we’re talking! Beer drinking at the beach is everybody’s favorite sport. But do drink some water every now and then, as you are probably dehydrating faster than you think, which will make you sleepy by dusk, ruining your nightlife.

Jog
Feel like exercising or sweating off yesterday’s hangover? Jog along the beach. No further explaining needed…

Butt-Watch
Inevitable.

Eat Crab
Why not, you got all day... and at R$3 a pop, it’s worth it even if only for the ritual. Take your anger out on it with a mallet, rip it apart and eat any white meat you come across. Once done, go for a swim to watch yourself off.

What not to do
Don’t try the shrimp from the walking vendors
Certain death. Get it from the kiosks that make it on the spot.

Don’t make eye contact with the vendors
If you do, they will come and pester you for several minutes. When they catch your attention, quickly give them the no sign by shaking you index finger just twice.

Guys: don’t lie down on the sand
That’s for women or guys accompanied by their girl-friends.

Don’t forget to take off your sunglasses
Raccoon eyes are not cool in Salvador.

Don’t leave your stuff unguarded
When going into the water, simply ask your beach neighbor to watch your stuff for you. If you brought a digital camera or large amounts of money, one of your group should stay behind.