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Salvador
Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia and the largest city in north-eastern Brazil, was the first capital to be founded in Brazil until 1763, when it was succeeded by Rio de Janeiro, it was the seat of government of the colony. |
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For three centuries it was the principal port for the import of slaves from Africa. Blacks and mulatos now form the majority of the population, and African influence is evident in the life of the city in many different fields - in music, in religious cults such as Candomblé and Umbanda, and not least in the local cuisine, which makes lavish use of dende oil (palm oil), coconut milk and groundnuts.
Salvador is 356km/221mi south-west of Aracaju, 839km/521mi south-west of Recife, 1202km/747mi north of Vitória and 1649km/1025mi north-east of Rio de Janeiro.
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The historic center of the town was strategically situated on a crag and could be approached only on steep tracks climbing from the harbor in Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). While the upper town flourished in the 17th century, expanding on to the neighboring slopes with its churches and monasteries, the lower town - the commercial and industrial quarter - began to develop only in the 19th century, extending round much of the bay and reaching north-east towards the lagoons and beaches.
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Itacaré
Itacaré is a small town in the cocoa zone of the state of Bahia, south of Salvador, with beautiful beaches, good vibes and generous nature. |
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The ambiance in Itacaré is unique. Surf culture is present everywhere. The Bahians are friendly and like to party. At night there’s an air of magic in the little bars in town.
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With many people from all over the world who came to live in Itacaré, the atmosphere is cosmopolite, relaxed, typically Bahian and definitely different from any other place in Brazil.
The coast of Itacaré is a succession of beaches and hills covered with palms and tropical forest.
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