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Praia do Forte is located only one hour north of Salvador, in Bahia. It is a protected environmental area with 12 kilometers of semi-deserted beach bordered by lush groves of coconut palms, close to the ecological Atlantic Forest, lagoons, beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs, whale observation areas, and for coral reefs. Also in the area is the charming Fishermen's Village and the Castelo Garcia D'Avila ruins, the only example of a medieval structure in Brazil. |
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| GETTING THERE |
CAR or BUS
The access is through km 1 of Linha Verde, right after the end of Estrada do Coco, where there is a sign indicating the way. From that point until the village, it's 1,5 kilometers on a cobblestone street. There are regular buses from Salvador to Praia do Forte. |
| EATING AND DRINKING |
Praia do Forte is famous for its cuisine. From simple, traditional fish balls to some of the most celebrated international dishes like lobster thermidor, the menus are irresistible. There is a whole range of food: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Oriental, and of course Brazilian, principally Bahian.
Restaurante Bar do Souza
This restaurant serves regional cuisines and the famous Souza's fishmeat balls. Music at fridays and saturdays. Open every day from from 10:00 am untill the last costumer.
Restaurante Sabor de Ogum
This is one of the best retaurants in Praia do Forte, and it serves tipical Bahia's food and international cuisines. You can enjoy here the better of moquecas, stew, seaafood, meats and great variety of drinks.
Terra Brasil Restaurante e Choperia
This restaurant offers great typical and interational cuisines, good music and a confortable enviroment. Here you will find the most delicious broiled, fishes, lobsters, meat, chiken and doughs, besides fondues, salads and soup.
Restaurante Caramuru e Catarina
Restaurant with buffet service speciality, self service and "food per kilo". Attends groups and events up to 80 persons. Bahia's cuisines.
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