Coconut Coast and Praia do Forte - the famous beaches

Do you want to feel like a real local and enjoy a day off on one of the best beaches in the area? Take this tour then! We leave the city to the north and drive along the most beautiful beaches of Bahia, on the Coconut Coast. We'll have splendid views of the dunes, lagoons and the Ocean itself, sovereign green and blue. Our final destination is Praia do Forte, a former fisherman village and, now, the most important touristic destination. Here you can visit the TAMAR Project that protects the five species of sea turtles that reproduce here along the coast, and see these huge and ancient reptiles just in front of you. Another possibility is to visit the old and mysterious Fort of Garcia D'Ávila, build on top of a hill with a fantastic panoramic view. You can try some delicious local dishes in one of the many cozy restaurants. Finally, enjoy the gorgeous tropical beach and get into the real Bahian mood with a caipirinha, a grilled cheese, a swim and a tan and relax as a real Brazilian!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Forte Beach, Praia do Forte, Mata de Sao Joao, State of Bahia Brazil

You can enjoy one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of the Coconut Coast to the north of Salvador with it's charming village that offers a great range of restaurants, souvenir shops, hotels and pousadas. The place to be on the Coconut Coast!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Projeto Tamar, Av. Farol Garcia D"Avila s/n Praia Do Forte, Praia do Forte, Mata de Sao Joao, State of Bahia 48287-000 Brazil

You can see four giant sea turtle especies in the visitor's center of this ecologic project of wild animal protection that has saved the turtles from extinction!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Garcia d'Avila Castle, Rua Direto do Castelo Mata de São João, Salvador, State of Bahia 48280-000 Brazil

You can visit the oldest stone building of Brazil in medieval style from it's colonial past with great scenery and fantastic views to the ocean.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Jardim de Ala Beach, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil

On our drive along the beaches on the Ocean border of Salvador, you will see this beautiful beach with it's garden of coconut trees, also called the Garden of Alah for having disembarked moslim slaves on it's beach in the past.

Pass By: Praia de Itapua, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil

We will drive along one of the most famous beaches of Salvador eternalized in the beautiful song "Passar uma tarde em Itapuã" (pass an afternoon in Itapuã) written by Vinicius de Moraes who lived in this neighborhood for some years and also wrote the words of the Bossa Nova hit "Garota de Ipanema (the girl from Ipanema).

Pass By: BA-099 - Belo Horizonte, Lauro de Freitas - BA, Brazil

We take the Coconut Road leaving Salvador to the north with great sights on a sequence of famous beaches like Jauá, Arembepe, Jacuípe, Guarajuba and Itacimirim before arriving in Praia do Forte, our final destination.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Largo Terreiro de Jesus - Pelourinho, Salvador - BA, 40301-155, Brazil
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up our clients at their hotel or accommodation if it is in the center of the city of Salvador or in the Tourist Terminal of the port of Salvador if you come by cruise ship.

Ports

• Salvador Port

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation

Not Included

• Lunch
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Soda/Pop
• Coffee and/or Tea

Facilities