A typical beach and beach bar, just up from the island
I know, first hand how much the place changes once the majority of the tourists go home. In many ways for the better I might add. Yes, some things will close, or perhaps not open so often, but all of the natural beauty is still there. The beaches, the sea, a wide variety of pretty and comfortable beach bars. Naturally, those belonging to the hotels or Posadas, remain open at reasonable times. You have the option of wandering the small and unique places like Arraial D Adjuda (the island), or, past the golf course and select holiday park to Trancosa. Parking is easy, where you like, without the crowds of visitors making getting about more difficult. You are able to eat and drink at much cheaper prices as well as have more opportunity to perhaps meet the locals. Or, you can spend time in the old fishing port of Porto Seguro, visiting the larger shops, the cinema and even McDonalds if that is what you like to do. You will find little of the large and flashy anywhere, but you will find a wide diversity of amusements. But that is the charm of the place. The very uniqueness that draws people back, time after time.
You can still discover many craft shops, assorted boutiques and live music still all open to tempt you. Wander the Indian village and open markets as you discover them within relatively short distances. Meander by foot, take a local bus or taxi, or drive along the long, diverse and quite spectacular coastline. Small fresh fruit and vegetable markets are tucked away everywhere. Sometimes under a stand of leafy trees, or within a local, dusty street. Fresh fish can be bought straight off the boats on some beaches, or at the busier, larger fish quay in Porto Seguro. Which is the larger, livelier town scattered with even more beach bars and little restaurants. You are bound to find something of interest as the whole area is filled with musicians, artists and writers of every kind.
It's the coastline where Columbus originally landed, all three, five hundred year old plus historic churches are found nearby. With a little more planning you will be able to move from one pleasant accommodation to another. Choosing the cost and the comfort as you go, each one always different in style and location from the last. Many owners will often be willing to set you up with connections to another special place, as there are many places along the coast, or larger towns inland.The whole area is alive with well thought out, comfortable posadas, condos and private accommodation for your enjoyment and relaxation. Most furnished in styles you will love, giving you a real taste of tropical living. Fine lawn curtains, colourful materials, hammocks, tropical furniture all make most attractive and well thought out habitats. Almost all have relaxing areas both inside and out so you can make the most of the weather.
You may explore the countryside and the character of the place as you go. You will see donkeys and carts, young men riding their sweethearts of the crossbar of their bicycle and crowds of assorted, busy motor bikes going about their business. Pretty little churches sit on green spaces, or others, more meeting rooms/church halls, are tucked amongst the shops and housing. Brasil and particularly this stretch of the coast brings people back, time and time again. I know for a fact, that once seen, it plants a seed in your heart. Visitors can't seem to help but return to discover more, indeed why would you not.
So, take a break, come visit out of season, experience the sights, the sounds, the music and the dancing that is Bahia. Eat the good food, the self service restaurants, fresh Bar B Q, or intimate inside or outside dining. The choice is yours, but you will certainly save yourself a fortune and collect some of the best memories ever. The coastline of Bahia awaits you.
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