Valença is the largest city in the so-called ‘Costa do Dendê’ region, which stretches from Cairu to Valença itself. Valença is a city in the state of Bahia. It is the seat of the municipality of Valença and has a rich history linked to the textile industry, fishing and tourism, […]
Morro de São Paulo is a car-free village, an island without banks, with bustling nightlife and paradisiacal beaches. Located at the northern end of the island of Tinharé, it is the most popular and has the best conditions for welcoming tourists. The Tinharé archipelago is made up of three large […]
The Tinharé Archipelago, also known as the Cairu Archipelago, has 26 islands and is home to some of the most desirable destinations for tourists, such as the beaches of Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Garapuá and Moreré. These islands are ideal for those in search of sun and beach, located […]
The town of Maraú is located on the side of the peninsula facing the bay, on the banks of the Maraú River. Away from the beaches and the tourists, the little town of Maraú maintains the same pace of life as in the past. Difficult to reach by car, the […]
The Cairu Archipelago, with its main islands – Cairu, Boipeba and Tinharé – offers beautiful landscapes, paradisiacal beaches and a rich culture. Cairu is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia. This island municipality corresponds to the Tinharé Archipelago (or Cairu Archipelago) itself, made up of 26 islands […]
The island of Boipeba has more than 20 kilometres of semi-deserted beaches, great for swimming. No fancy restaurants, axé, lounge music, lights, shop windows or street vendors disturbing the calm by insistently offering their products. Boipeba remains tranquil, combining natural beauty with local originality. To complete the flavour, it still […]
Camamu is located on the banks of the Acaraí River, in the middle of a vast mangrove area. The town preserves several architectural vestiges from its rich past. It is the main port of embarkation for exploring the islands and beaches of Camamu Bay. The third largest bay in Brazil […]
The town of Barra Grande is the second most important town in the municipality of Maraú, after the town of Maraú itself. Facing Camamu Bay, Barra Grande beach has a long stretch of clear sand and warm, calm waters, making it one of the most popular destinations on the Dendê […]
Camamu Bay is an ecological paradise located between Morro de São Paulo and Itacaré. It is the third largest bay in Brazil, behind Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro and Todos os Santos Bay in Salvador. What makes this region special is its pristine ecosystem, preserved despite the rapid growth […]
The Dendê Coast covers 5,815.62 km² and 115 km of coastline, spread between eight of the region’s nine municipalities: Valença, Cairu, Taperoá, Nilo Peçanha, Ituberá, Igrapiúna, Camamu and Maraú. The municipality of Presidente Tancredo Neves, the only one without a coastline, borders Valença. The region is located between the Baía […]
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