Valentine Vacation in Salvador, Brazil
In storm or in sun, your valentine was always there by your side, so, on the special occasion of Valentine's Day, gift your love a memorable vacation to the primitive city of Salvador. Salvador lies on the northeast of Brazilian coast and is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is known for her emerald jungles, miles of sandy beaches where the azure ocean laps her waves and the drumbeats mingle in the air.
Salvador was known as Bahia since ages. Salvador proudly boasts for being a worldwide renowned city as far as its theater, visual arts and literature is concerned. São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos is the complete name of Salvador which literally means "Holy Savior at All Saints' Bay". The city is the abode of many major streams of Capoeira practice, a special type of martial art combined with spry dance moves to combat unarmed. Hold your beloved's hand and glance at the turquoise ocean or relish a cachaca and coconut water out of a ripe green shell at a thatch-roofed bar and glimpse at the colorful natives larking on the shore.
The local spicy cuisine bears the strong influence of West African recipes and ingredients. The widely acclaimed mouth-watering dishes of Salvador are acaraje, seafood, abará, okra stew, pimento, vatapá, camarão, beef and many more waiting to be served on the plate. There are all sorts of accommodation to suit your budget, mood and taste - from 4 stars to 2 stars hotels, cottages, condominiums and inns, Salvador will offer you that much-desired luxury and coziness. Bathia Othon Palace, Blue tree towers Salvador, Tropical Bahia and Hotel Cocoon are some of the leading hotels in Salvador.
PLACES FOR SIGHTSEEING
- Pelourinho: Known as the "city within a city", this aged part of Salvador is a "must visit" zone because of its picturesque cobblestone streets, multihued buildings, churches, restaurants, shops and exotic nightlife.
- Igreja Sao Francisco: This is one of the most outstanding churches in the world, is bejeweled with gold, silver and precious gems. The ceiling has an exquisite work which is comparable to that of the Sistine Chapel.
- Porto da Barra: This admirable beach is studded with the spectacular 17th century Portuguese forts that speak volumes about their power.
- Boa Viagem Beach: This white sand stretch with aquamarine water is a great place for a romantic stroll or sunbath, suggested for no-swimming.
- Museu Afro-Brasileira: This museum houses the complete history of the convergence of African and Brazilian cultures, the transit of slaves from Africa to the New World, and a lot more facts.
- Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People: This popular church overlooks the Pelourinho Square with its clear blue façade.
- Dique de Tororo: The green parks and the placid lakes in this pictorial area, provides recreation and rejuvenation to all.
- Itapoan and Piata: These are the attractive beaches where the mild breeze whispers in your ears and the blue waves touch your feet.
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