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The municipality of Madre de Deus is 63 kilometres from Salvador. A district of the Bahian capital until 1989, the region has natural riches that impress visitors at first sight, when the first stretch of sea is revealed.
Part of Todos-os-Santos Bay, the city is made up of the islands of Maria Guarda and Vacas. The beautiful waters mark the region out as a hidden paradise in the Recôncavo Baiano.
According to data from the local town hall, the seafront in the urban area has 3.5 kilometres of beaches with a promenade, cycle path and standardised stalls.
Of the entire stretch, Praia da Costa is considered by locals to have the calmest sea.
Ponta do Suape is indicated as a place with rougher waters. Praia de Cação ‘s main attraction is the mangroves that surround it.
Madre de Deus is made up of the islands of Maria Guarda, Vacas and Coroa do Capeta.
Outside the urban area, residents and tourists wishing to visit the islands of Maria Guarda and Vacas can get there via the municipality’s Maritime Terminal, with departures every hour.
Ilha das Vacas is privately owned, according to the town hall.
In addition to the beaches and islands that make up the municipality, the local terminal is popular with tourists who want to visit the beaches of Paramana, on Ilha dos Frades, and the island of Bom Jesus dos Passos, which is close to the region.
Madre de Deus enchants tourists with its diversity of natural beauty, including rich Atlantic Forest ecosystems, mangroves and sandbanks.
See the map of Todos os Santos Bay
Madre de Deus is home to old churches, 19th century houses and the fountains of Jauá, Ouricuri, Dendê and Quitéria.
Video about Madre de Deus BA
Tourist attractions in Madre de Deus BA
The area of great natural beauty comprises a stretch of Atlantic Forest, mangroves and sandbanks.
The town has accommodation facilities and restaurants. Attention honeymooners: a local delicacy is sururu broth, considered by many to be an aphrodisiac.
At Porto Mirim, hire boats take trips around Madre de Deus Island and cross to the other islands.
Take a look at the local handicrafts, which include whimsical bobbin lace, tapestries, miniature boats and woodwork and mollusc shells.
1. Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Madre de Deus
Located on a hill, this little church with baroque details was built in 1670 by the Jesuits.
From the belvedere in front of the church, there is a panoramic view of the Recôncavo.
2. Sagrada Família Church
Dating from 1661, this church belongs to the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor, responsible for social works in the region. It runs a community centre and a crèche.
Anyone who wants to help can put some change in the little box at the temple: the poor people there are grateful.
3. Costa Beach
There are several beautiful beaches in and around Madre de Deus.
Close to the Chapel of Our Lord of Bonfim, this beach is urbanised, has a promenade and cycle paths, as well as calm waters.
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