Castle, Sea and Turtles — Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

The tour begins with pick-up at the hotel, in a private vehicle, heading north along the Salvador shore. The first stop is Lagoa do Abaeté, surrounded by white dunes and coqueiros — a first contact with the landscape that lies ahead. Following Estrada do Coco, you arrive at Praia do Forte, a historic village that combines colonial charm and a peaceful pace. There are the ruins of Castelo Garcia D'Ávila, a coastal watchtower built in 1551 — the stone worn by time and the sea wind beneath your feet — one of the oldest colonial monuments in Brazil, and Projeto Tamar, a pioneering sea turtle conservation initiative in operation since 1980. After walking through the village — little shops, local crafts, a relaxed atmosphere — continue on to the Praia de Guarajuba, with warm, calm waters protected by reef formations, ideal for relaxing and having lunch on your own in a seaside restaurant. The return to Salvador takes place in the late afternoon.