Golf Holidays in North East Brazil
The city of
Salvador, the capital of colonial Brazil for almost two centuries, is today a city of 2 million people. The black African culture, originating with former slaves, is reflected strongly in the city's culture. In fact, 70% of the city's population is Afro-Brazilian and ceremonies honor both African gods and Catholic holidays.
Salvador, in the state of Bahia, lies between tropical hills and wide beaches along the bay of Todos os Santos. The city was built two distinct levels, with residences in the hills and office buildings below, and today it is still divided into upper and lower cities, with an elevator to take you from one to another.
Salvador's beaches have been an inspiration for writers and musicians. They provide chairs and umbrellas at kiosks selling a range of food. Many beaches are lit up at night and boast bars and restaurants for the evening crowd. The city also has a vast number of churches, many with elaborate decor financed years ago in wealthy Portuguese colonial times.
When not on the golf course, perhaps you'll want to spend time shopping at the grand Mercado Modelo or visiting numerous museums. Or, you could venture out to Forte de Santo Antonio at the tip of the peninsula, and wander through the lighthouse or the nautical museum, or maybe enjoy the nearby beach.