Itacaré: World Famous Beaches
on November 24th, 2011
Wrapped in tropical rain forest, here and there with rock formations on the sides of the beaches as if to embrace them, is a typical composition of the many beaches in front – and around Itacaré town.
There are fourteen beaches in total. From the light tower until the mouth of the rio Contas are the more quieter beaches whereas in the direction of Ilheus the Atlantic Ocean has direct access to the beaches and does deliver better waves for surfing as well as cleanest beaches.
Across the Rio Contas river the Marau peninsula starts. The beaches simply go onwards from there, right up to Barra Grande, located at the outer point of the peninsula. Almost everything delivers splendid views because of the outstanding natural beauty in the area. It doesn’t stop when one chooses to sail upwards the Rio Contas river, heading to Taboquinhas. A region for those with awe for natural splendor. They will be happy there.
Pousada Casa Zaza
A fine place to stay, a basis to start before – and chill after the beaches. A warm hearted family takes care of you. The place is cozy and drenched by happy laughter and no nonsense service. Dutchman Eddy, his Bahian spouse Rose and her brother Rogerio are responsible for this atmosphere. Several languages are spoken and due to the good ratings of this Pousada there are many foreign visitors. Casa Zaza is located in the Concha at five minutes walking distance from ‘Praia de Concha’, one of the more friendly beaches in Itacaré.
Palm leaf art
Notable encounters in the city of Itacaré and on nearby beaches are, first of all, those with young people. They are entrepreneurial. No beggars but artists. It seems that they stimulate each other in learning to create palm leaf and wood art. Occasional they are trying to demonstrate what they are able to produce for you, not asking for money though. But when such a youngster does his job for you it is hardly possible to withhold him a reward for what he gives you. Really clever. Inhabitants of Itacaré are happy people in general. Pleasant to be a part of it. This makes you to like the area quickly. And the area is beautiful, green everywhere. It is only logical that measures has been put in place to protect the massive Atlantic rainforest reserve in the district of Itacaré.
