Salvador & Bahia Handbook [Paperback]

Salvador is a treasure trove of Afro-Brazilian culture and beautiful colonial streets. The wider region of Bahia has fantastic cuisine, beaches backed by coconut palms, and plunging waterfalls. From the rituals of candombl? to the rhythm of samba, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this exotic region.Colourful Portuguese mansions; gilt-covered baroque churches; the martial art dance of capoeira and a thriving music scene: Salvador is a treasure trove of Afro-Brazilian culture and beautiful colonial streets. The joys of Bahia extend far beyond the city, though - with fantastic cuisine, beaches backed by coconut palms, and plunging waterfalls. From the rituals of candombl? to the rhythm of samba, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this exotic region. Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around. Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep. Detailed street maps for Salvador and other key towns in the region. Slim enough to fit in your pocketLoaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise guide will help you get the most out of Salvador & Bahia without weighing you down.1) Planning your trip 2) Salvador & Bahia (Salvador & the Reconcavo, Cocoa & Dende Coasts, Discovery & Whale Coasts, Linha Verde and the northern coast; Chapada Diamantina and the sertao) 3) Practicalities 4) FootnotesAlex Robinson is an award-winning writer and photographer based in London. He was runner up in the Friends of the Earth International Photography Award in 2007, won a Brazilian Press Award for the anniversary edition of Latin Americas travel magazine Viagem e Turismo and a US National Magazine award as part of the Fall 2006 edition of Departures Magazine. He has worked with numerous magazines, publishers and broadcasters, including Departures, Budget Travel, National Geographic, the FlóT