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Salvador

Under the Bay Wind — Ilhas de Frades and Itaparica

A day sailing through the largest historic bay in Brazil, on a shared tour, stopping at two islands that hold four centuries of history in their clear waters.

Duration
Approximately 8 hours
Format
Shared
Investment
On request
Traditional schooner sailing along the Baía de Todos os Santos with the Ilha dos Frades and its chapel in the background

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Overview

A full day on the waters of the Baía de Todos os Santos, aboard a traditional schooner, on a fully shared tour, with a stop at two of its most striking islands: Ilha dos Frades, with dense vegetation and a 17th century chapel at the top of a staircase, and Ilha de Itaparica, the largest maritime island in Brazil, with almost four centuries of its own history. A trip for those who want sun, open sea and a little of the Bahia that can only be reached by boat.

The experience

The day begins with a pick-up at the hotel heading to the maritime terminal, where the traditional schooner departs, in a group with other travelers. As soon as the boat enters the open sea, the salty wind of Baía de Todos os Santos takes over the deck — the first feeling that the day will be different. The first stop is Ilha dos Frades: around three hours free to swim, walk along the beach and, for those who want, climb the stairs to Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and today also a viewpoint with panoramic views over the bay. From there, the schooner heads to Ilha de Itaparica — the largest maritime island in Brazil, almost 36 kilometers long and with a history that dates back to Forte de São Lourenço, built during the Dutch invasions of the 17th century. More free time to enjoy the beach and, on your own, have lunch at one of the local restaurants. The return to Salvador takes place in the late afternoon, with the city gradually revealing itself on the horizon, seen from the sea.

Destaques

  • 100% shared tour, in a group with other travelers
  • Schooner crossing by Baía de Todos os Santos
  • Ilha dos Frades: clear waters and, for those who want to climb the stairs, Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (17th century)
  • Ilha de Itaparica: the largest maritime island in Brazil
  • Free time to swim and relax on two different islands
  • View of Salvador from the sea on the way back

Reserve your place on the schooner, feel the wind of Baía de Todos os Santos on your face and discover, in a single day, two islands that most who visit Salvador never get to see.

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