Praia de Itapuã – Itapuã Beach is a famous beach in Salvador – Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital of the state of Bahia. Located in the Zona da Mata of the Northeast Region of Brazil.
The beach is the continuation of several beaches on the Atlantic coast of Salvador that start in the neighborhood of Barra, on the beach of Porto da Barra and that continue on the beaches of Ondina, Rio Vermelho, Amaralina, Pituba, among others, until Itapuã Beach.
Itapuã Beach has an excellent location, especially for those who will be staying there, which is quite common, since the hotel chain is large in the region, including high-level options facing the sea.
the accommodation options near Itapuã Beach are many. And that includes some luxury hotels that have settled in the neighborhood because of the fame of the beach. Modern apartments can also be rented there, there are several furniture developments in the region – very close also there are many restaurants ,from the most typical to the sophisticated ones.
The clear sands of the small strip of sand, framed by coconut trees, are highly sought after by the many umbrellas and bathers.
Itapuã Beach is one of the most famous in Salvador and Bahia.in the summer the city boils and is much more crowded. With the high season, school holidays and popular festivals such as New Year’s Eve and Carnival, the number of tourists increases a lot.
Access : Coordinates: 12° 57′ 13″ S, 38° 21′ 45″ O / The Itapuã located in the east of Salvador, almost leaving the capital of Bahia and bordering the neighboring city of Lauro de Freitas.
Highlights :
- Famous celebrations, such as Lavagem do Senhor do Bonfim and the Festa de Iemanjá, also take place here.
- The Ponta de Itapuã Lighthouse is one of the highlights of the beach, opened in 1873 with its 24 meter high tower.
- Itapuã is directly bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, making possible, in some points, the practice of surfing and windsurfing.
- The place has a boardwalk with stones and coconut trees along the entire shore. / the famous statue of the Mermaid of Itapuã / statue in honor of Dorival Caymmi on the boardwalk.
Go next : Salvador ,capital of the state of Bahia / The Itatiaia Islands are located 800 meters from Itapuã Beach and are formed by an archipelago of 7 islands, the largest of which is known as “Boqueirão”.
