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Brazil > Bahia > Praia do Forte
> Salvador > Home ID 466
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| Casa Sapoti (House) |
| Home: | 466 | | |
| Sleeps up to: | 10 (4 bedrooms) | | |
| Rates: | £ 504 - £ 700 | Access: | |
| Nearest beach: | Praia do Forte: 0.2 | Notes: |
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| Home description |
The house is set in a quiet and very safe condominium, it is newly decorated and tastefully furnished. Enjoy a day at the beach, swimming in the beautiful sea or at low tide explore the rock pools for interesting sea life, or just enjoy Brazilian beach life in one of the barracas (beach bars), sampling local cocktails or ice cold beers. Praia do Forte is home to a turtle conservation project open to visitors where you can see turtles of all types and ages and at certain times of year you can watch as the newly hatched baby turtles are released into the sea.
A short walk will take you into the village itself with its many excellent restaurants, great shops and bookable activities such as horse riding, quad biking, sea fishing, snorkelling, diving, canoeing, trekking and cycling. Between August and October you can also whale watch - some times from the beach!
Casa Sapoti |
 Private Swimming Pool |
Lounge area with 2 sofa beds |
Turtle Reserve with local beach beyond |
| Photo gallery |
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| The Bahia region |
Bahia is in the tropical north east of Brazil and brings a mixture of stunning coastline, a rich culture and some of Brazil's most important historical monuments. The capital, Salvador, is one of Brazil's oldest cities and as the colonial capital for many years, it has impressive old historical quarters, including the 'Pelourinho' with its colonial townhouses (now housing excellent shops and restaurants) and impressive Baroque churches.
Salvador is also home to a vibrant music scene and hosts one of Brazil's best Carnivals - still retaining a truly street party atmosphere which attracts people from all over the world. There are regular and inexpensive coach services between Praia do Forte and Salvador or tours/taxis can also be arranged locally. From Salvador, there are also boat trips to nearby islands and other attractions.
Bahia is also home of some major national parks - about 400km south of Salvador (by car or flights to Porto Seguro) is the site where the Portuguese first landed with some of the original rainforest still in place. Further south, you can reach the town of Caravelas from where you can take a boat trip to the marine national park of Abrolhos - a set of islands and reefs full of marine life to be observed. For the even more adventurous, about 300 km west of Salvador is the Chapada Diamantina park, an impressive complex of canyons, caves, waterfalls and underground lakes.
If the idea is to use Praia do Forte to visit other major Brazilian tourist destinations, Salvador airport is a connecting hub for all major domestic airlines linking the North of the country (the Amazon, other coastal states) with the South (Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Iguazu Falls, Brasilia, etc.).
Weather in Bahia is usually warm throughout the year (usually around 25-30C/75-80F) with rainfall highest during the "winter" in June/July.
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| Praia do Forte Salvador area |
Praia do Forte is consistently ranked as one of the top places in Brazil, it was originally a small fishing village which has been turned into a safe, attractive upmarket resort while still maintaining its local charm. The surrounding 12 km of clean beaches, peppered with coconut trees, are sparcely populated and very safe. There are lots of excellent restaurants, bars, boutiques and stores.
From Praia do Forte you can horse ride, sea fish, surf, scuba dive, snorkel in the natural low tide 'swimming pools', quad bike, canoe, visit the turtle reserve, watch whales from August to October. The area also has a nature reserve set around the ruins of the Garcia D'Avila castle.
There is a small village nearby called Imbassai (R$30 - approx £7.50 return taxi), which has a large, virtually deserted beach with a few beach huts and behind the beach is a river, which eventually turns round to meet the sea. The town itself is undeveloped and has a few restaurants and b&b's.
For more information about Praia do Forte and beautiful photographs we recommend you visit the tourist information site at www.praiadoforte.org.br
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| How to get there |
| Nearest Travel Links |
| Airport: | Salvador 55 |
Nearest international airport is Salvador 55km. From Europe, TAP/Air Portugal flies direct from Lisbon and Air Europe flies from Madrid. From May to October there are charter flights direct to Salvador from Manchester and London Gatwick - alternatively, most international airlines fly to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro with regular and efficient connecting flights to Salvador with domestic airlines. We can help arrange transfer to/from Salvador airport/Praia do Forte from BRL 120 (approx. £30) each way.
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| Activities near Praia do Forte |
Great for:
A winter sun break
Beach or lakeside relaxation
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Sports:
Watersports nearby
There is a golf course within 30 mins drive
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
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| Facilities |
| Luxuries: | DVD Player |
| General: | Air conditioning, TV |
| Standard: | Iron, Hair dryer, Toaster, Kettle |
| Utilities: | Washing machine, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1), Ensuite (2), WCs (3) |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 10 |
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| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Bicycles available, Shared garden, Parking space, Private garden, Private outdoor swimming pool |
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Further details indoors:
3 double bedrooms (2 ensuite) and 1 twin room, with 2 single sofa beds downstairs. Three bedrooms have airconditioning and a ceiling fan and one double has just a ceiling fan. There is an additional shared bathroom.
The kitchen is modern and fully equipped with cooker, fridge/freezer and the utility area has a washing machine and space to dry clothes.
Ground floor area provides easy access to one double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and gardens which may be suitable for those with limited mobility.
There is one bike available - others can be rented in the village.
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Further details outdoors:
The private garden, which has an 8 metre L shaped swimming pool, opens out on to a grassy walkway, which is safe for children to play on. There is a garden table with six chairs (additional stools can be brought from the kitchen) and 3 hammocks to relax in.
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| Further details |
Rates include all linens and towels, the service of a cleaner at the end of your stay who can also do extra cleaning or prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for an additional fee.
Rates also include water, electricity and gas supply to the house.
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| Conditions |
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| Tariff |
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Prices listed are per property per week
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Quoted in |
Approx equivalent |
Approx equivalent |
Approx equivalent |
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British £ |
Euro € |
American $ |
Australian $ |
| All Year 6 people |
504 |
536 |
734 |
1032 |
| All Year 8 people |
672 |
715 |
979 |
1375 |
| All year 10 people |
700 |
744 |
1019 |
1433 |
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rates for shorter stays or different sized groups are £12 per person per night, minimum 6 people.
Christmas/New Year and Carnival prices upon consultation
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| Guestbook |
We got back from Brazil late last night after a great stay at Casa Sapoti.......Thank you for sharing your house with us. We had a very relaxing time. The pool made a huge difference to our stay as the weather was very warm(as usual). JF
Just a quick email to say what an excellent time we had in Praia do Forte. The house was wonderful and it provided a great base for a very relaxing holiday. It was also lovely having the pool! AH
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| Availability notes |
Availability
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| Contact owner |
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.
This property has been advertised on the site since 16 October 2007.
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