Itaparica
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Itaparica
With an area of 240sq.km/95sq.2mi, Itaparica - 17km/10.5mi (1 hour by boat) from Salvador - is the largest marine island in Brazil. It forms a gigantic breakwater which closes and protects the Baía de Todos os Santos. On the island are numbers of modest fishing villages and a holiday club.
The boat trip from Salvador to Itaparica affords fine views of the city's skyline. Near the landing-stage on the island there are a number of firms with bicycles for hire.
With an area of 240sq.km/95sq.2mi, Itaparica - 17km/10.5mi (1 hour by boat) from Salvador - is the largest marine island in Brazil. It forms a gigantic breakwater which closes and protects the Baía de Todos os Santos. On the island are numbers of modest fishing villages and a holiday club.
The boat trip from Salvador to Itaparica affords fine views of the city's skyline. Near the landing-stage on the island there are a number of firms with bicycles for hire.
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