FORTE SANTO ANTONIO (FORTE DA CAPOEIRA)
Read moreIn the Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo district of old Salvador, seven capoeira schools are based at the Forte da Capoeira, one of the city's historic buildings. They operate independently and are all open to visitors. You are free to arrive and attend classes and rodas. It's best to go at the end of the day (from 5 p.m.) to attend classes. Other activities and meetings take place in the fort during the day.
EQUILIBRIO SURF BOARDS
Read moreThis shop is entirely dedicated to surfing, as you can see. We are very well welcomed by Ana Maria (in English if needed) who, in addition to renting the boards, explains well where to go and gives all the tips of the area. It's also a surf school where you can take lessons for the day. Many Brazilian surfers know this shop, which is very well known. For those who want and/or can bring back one or more surfboards to France or elsewhere, the shop offers beautiful series and custom boards, on order.
ESCOLA DE CAPOEIRA ANGOLA IRMÃOS GEMEOS MESTRE CURIÓ
Read moreSchool of Capoeira Angola following the method of Master Curió, one of the most traditional.
EASY DROP
Read moreItacaré, a coastal town in Brazil, is home to EasyDrop Surf Camp, a renowned surf school. Services are available on site and there are no online courses. Beginners and experienced surfers alike can enjoy the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and learn surfing techniques from the camp's qualified instructors.
ITAIPAVA ARENA FONTE NOVA
Read moreThe Fonte Nova Arena, built for the 2014 World Cup, replaced its predecessor, the Octavio Mangabeira Stadium, which was razed in the summer of 2010. With a capacity of just over 47,000 people, it is a modern structure that in addition to hosting football matches - including the Ba-Vi classico (named after the two Bahian Serie A clubs Esporte Clube Bahia and Esporte Clube Vitória - can be converted into a venue for shows and concerts.
HORIZONTE ABERTO
Read moreHorizonte Aberto is an agency specialized in diving and catamaran tours. It offers day trips or courses of several days, its boats have been designed for diving: comfortable cabins with all the necessary equipment. The team, which has thousands of dives to its credit, is very professional and leaves nothing to chance. You will be able to explore the wrecks of the region (such as the Rosalinda and Guadiana) and observe the magical "Abrolhos" islands and their fauna.
ACADEMIA MESTRE BIMBA
Read moreAfro-Brazilian heritage, capoeira is a martial art practiced by slaves who had disguised it as a "dance" to get around the prohibition of the masters. The capoeira school "Mestre Bimba", named after the great master of the same name, is run by Dona Dalva, for the dance part, and Mestre Nenel and is open to visitors. On Tuesday and Friday evenings the players present a show of capoeira regional (faster) maculelê dance and samba. You can take lessons, of course. A must see. The school works with young people in difficulty.
INFO KITE SCHOOL
Read moreJericoacoara is one of the world paradises for kite surfing. Opened in 2004 by the Argentine Macos Gocio, the kitesurfing school "Info Kite School" is a reference in Jericoacoara. It offers courses for beginners, different packages, and there is the possibility to rent equipment. One of the most interesting options to become quickly autonomous is undoubtedly the one-day courses that Info Kite School offers. You can even invite a friend who listens to the information, observes and accompanies the instructor during the course.
SURVOL EN AVION
Read moreThrills are guaranteed during the flight over the park in a single engine plane. The plane takes off from the Barreirinhas Flying Club, depending on the groups that have booked the tour. Once in the air, the plane follows the course of the Preguiça River in the direction of the Pequenos Lençóis until Vassouras, and then heads towards the Grandes Lençóis. We will enjoy the unreal view of the dunes for about 30 minutes. Should you take a plane when you don't have to? Soon, the hydrogen planes will be clean... Until then, we leave you to judge.
TREKKING QUEIMADA DOS BRITOS ET BAIXA GRANDE
Read moreThere is nothing more intense than to walk through the national park during a three to seven day trek from Atins in the east, at the mouth of the Rio Preguiças, in the Pequenos Lençóis, to Santo Amaro, in the west of the Grandes Lençóis.
This unforgettable route is recommended for experienced and trained walkers.
From a practical point of view, we strongly advise you to take a guide or to join a group already formed. You will understand the environment better and you will avoid many inconveniences.
ATLANTIS DIVERS
Read moreThe club has been run for a long time by a Frenchman, Patrick Muller, and has good facilities. Outings for beginners and advanced. Atlantis offers a modern and safe infrastructure. The dive boats have been specially built to suit the sailing conditions in the archipelago. The staff is qualified and experienced and guarantees safe diving. The dive centre on land is very comfortable, both before and after diving in the sea. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this structure adapts to your level.