When it comes to surfing, Brazil’s 7500km of coastline serves all tastes. And when it comes to surfing in Itacaré, wave quality and variety can be taken for granted. Long, sandy beaches and sheltered bays make up for multifarious geography and bathymetry which welcome a wide range of swells. Get up with the sun and hike through rainforest-covered hills to secluded beaches where you will have waves to yourself surrounded by an idyllic tropical setting.
LOCATION
Attention this little place might steal your heart. This former fisher town is located in the perfect spot. Surrounded by the Atlantic raining forest touching the Atlantic Ocean along the so called cacao coast south of Salvador da Bahia. Relax to the max and welcome to the state Bahia. The spot to be to reconnect with yourself and enjoy nature at its best. Beautiful beaches, the tropical raining forest, warm water, waterfalls, the roots of Brazilian culture like Capoeira and great food.
ACCOMODATION
Villas & Houses
We have selected prime locations from eco rustic to luxurious which allow the guests to enjoy their time in peace and serenity. Villas & houses in and around Itacaré. Modern clean designs with big windows so nature becomes part of the living areas and offers magnificent ocean views.
Txai Resort
Barracuda Beach Hotel
Txai Resort
Mastering the art of hosting guests at home, Txai Resorts develops the concept of a boutique hotel. The word Txai, inspired by the Indigenous kaxinawa language, means companion. It symbolizes the attitude of friendship we adopt while receiving guests in our resort. The simplest reasons for you to celebrate life are created every moment.
Bliss out in Bahia at Txai Resort Itacaré, This former coconut farm sits on the coast near Itacaré, known for its fine sand beaches, surf breaks, and samba rhythms. The area’s laid-back vibe is evident throughout the rustically simple resort built from locally sourced materials, such as bamboo and dried palm fronds.
Barracuda Beach Hotel
Located in the heart of a unique town rich in history and culture, a combination of privacy and personal service, sets the tone for the hospitality that connects each Barracuda guest with the Bahian nature. With only 17 suites, Barracuda Beach Hotel is a haven in complete harmony with the untouched nature of Itacaré.
Just a few steps from the main street and next to one of the most beautiful beaches in the city.
SURF
The coastline of Itacaré is special because here you can find flat beaches that stretch out for miles, to very small beaches, that are kind of hidden surrounded by hills and the raining forest. Knowing this it is no surprise that this region offers a big variety of surf spots receiving different swell directions, with different bottom shapes. Many of these spots are empty due to their remote location and limited access.
DINING
Alchemy occurs when passion, regional ingredients and international culinary techniques blend together. Enjoy the finest cuisine in the whole area in one of the restaurants at the resort. The restaurants offer a light cuisine with local products served in carefully prepared dishes.
SURROUNDINGS
The Mahalo team has the local knowledge and experience to recommend and organize tours, activities and experiences according to the wishes of each guest. If a guest seeks to rest and recharge, the environments are perfect. If you want to venture out to discover a secluded beach, practice water sports and get to know the local culture, our team will be very happy to provide all of that! The list of experiences offered includes trails and hikes through the rainforest, fishing, a boat ride along the river to waterfalls, stand-up paddle tennis, surfing and much more.
THINGS TO DO
VILA ROSA – Cacao & Culture
Just a short ride away you can visit Vila Rosa and get to know all about cacao. The beautiful original colonial manor house of a cocoa plantation is the meeting point for the tour you can take and in the end you be able to try some of the delicious chocolate.
HOP INTO TOWN – ITACARÈ
When here you shouldn’t miss out on visiting this little fisher village. The land of Jorge Amado, candomble, capoeira and samba shows another surprise: happy people, who will always bounce back when necessary. Streets made of stone and colonial houses preserve historical relics from the Black Gold Era, when the cocoa barons helped the city flourish.
