Salvador is a stunning place to visit in terms of its natural beauty and an interesting place to visit in terms of its heritage and culture. The people are warm and friendly – hugely child friendly.

Salvador is the capital of Bahia, a state in the tropical north-east of Brazil that is about the same size of France. With its beautiful [beaches], laid back atmosphere, rich cultural life and perfect year-round [climate], Salvador is the choice of Brazilians who want to escape Sao Paulo and a few – very few – Europeans who have discovered this part of Brazil.

It is an area still almost completely unknown to the British although there have been quite a few features recently about Bahia in the press tipping it as the next ‘must go to’ destination.

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