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Salvador da Bahia is the most famous and ancient tourist place in Brazil. Salvador de Bahia is very popular for its traditional festivals, culture, music and dance and the great carnivals. The local people generally call Salvador da Bahia either Salvador or Bahia.. Due to its geological position (close to the equator) it is covered with forests and deserts. It is popular for its natural beauty which is delightful and bright. Furthermore the South Atlantic Ocean which is quite near to this city increases its picturesque beauty.

Salvador de Bahia

Salvador de Bahia is a prosperous traditional city which is popular for renowned traditions, the olden ambiguity, historic places and lonely people which leave an unforgettable effect on the people visiting this city. Salvador de Bahia shows the traditional legacy of the Europeans, Africans and the Americans. Salvador de Bahia not only is rich in its artistic ethics but also shows these ethics in reorganized society through Brazilian art and talent. The harmonious music and their particular way of dancing can be seen in the Carnival festivals. The Carnival also called the Carnaval here a huge party on the streets, more than 2 million people rejoice this occasion on 15 miles long streets. Their enjoyment and thrill can be easily seen, the rhythm exposes Brazil's uniqueness. 

There are a number of carnival groups that reveal Brazilian and African tradition and rhythm. Some carnival groups like samba, afoxean, capoeria are the most popular among others. The city is very lively and it comprises a long coastline with beaches for over 30 miles. It is a city of fun and frolic, amusement and pleasure, happiness and love, colorful and energetic and you can find everything from crazy festivities to warm beaches, from conventional gathering to calm zones, everything that you had desired for from a long period. 

Salvador da Bahia

As the evening turns to dusk the lively city turns wilder and livelier. Salvador de Bahia is indeed the latest tourist attraction, with a complete different atmosphere that fills your life with colors.

Our thousands thanks to Amerigo Vespucci, the man who founded the great America and even presented us this city with natural beauty. He came to Brazil in 1501, and named it as Bay of All Saints as first November 1501 is celebrated as the day of all saints. Salvador de Bahia was discovered in 1549, the capital of Brazil in those times. Now it is the capital of the state-Bahia and hence it is the most popular and the oldest city of Brazil. The city is a blend of modern and cultural morals. This ancient location has several museums and cathedrals which reflects olden culture in their formation; it is a city of historic events and episodes.

You will have a wonderful and an amazing experience on the beautiful beaches, with clean and clear water along with the ancient beauty. The active crowd on the beaches is far sufficient to rock you where the beaches like Calm Cloves, Porto da Barra have activities like swimming, underwater fishing, sailing, underwater sports, which creates an enthusiastic and vigorous atmosphere. The wild Aleluia beach, famous for water surfers meets the Atlantic Ocean and this is not the end, there are beaches particularly for kids also, where the beaches are bordered by coral reefs.

Salvador da Bahia

The most popular party festivals like the New Year Eve is celebrated along the beaches of this ancient city, Salvador da Bahia, which is keyed up by dances, music, performances, carnivals ant the specific beat of the Brazilians!

To reach Salvador de Bahia is quite convenient as it has well maintained airways and the famous airport Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport assists you reach the popular ancient city of Brazil.

You can rent either a taxi or a bus to arrive at the city of Salvador de Bahia, buses are favored as these are cheaper compared to taxis and in little time you arrive at the beautiful historic city of Brazil-Salvador de Bahia.

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About the Author: Planning a historic destination for this vacation, experience something different this vacation, visit the famous Salvador de Bahia and to know more check at Salvador de Bahia www.salvadordebahia.net enjoy the exotic and fun filled carnivals at Salvador enjoy and relax in the colorful world of the Salvador locales.