Where to go in Southern Bahia Beaches

The embodiment of the riches of the Bahian coast, Itacaré is vivacious and full of life where the streets are a constant party, while hushed, wave-lapped beaches wait to be discovered. The city itself is a vision of pastel-hued colonial houses and uniquely delicious restaurants, and by night, it’s ruled by an Afro-Brazilian energy that occupies every bar and street corner. Venture into the lush hills, covered in coconut palms and Atlantic Forest, to swim in secluded waterfalls and spot colourful birdlife. And then we have the beaches, which range from the lively to the entirely untouched, including some of the finest surf breaks in Brazil. You could spend your days exploring one beach after another or find a dreamy place to call your own.

Sublime in every sense of the word, Corumbau is a cloistered corner where days seem to move at the pace of a swaying palm, gentle and unhurried. At its centre is a quaint little village, where you can enjoy hearty Bahian dishes and chats with the locals – the true antithesis of Brazil’s teeming metropolises. But the real beauty of Corumbau lies in its beaches, which are gloriously untouched (you’ll mostly have them all to yourself) and sun-soaked for most of the year. Sail across the azure water to deserted sandbanks, your personal picnic spot revealed at low tide, snorkel or dive amongst vibrant coral reefs or simply bask in the blissful, sleepy atmosphere.