Helpful Tips

Access:

You get to Praia do Forte by the Coconut road (toll), 60 km from Salvador and the international airport.

There is no direct airport transport, except private van or taxi transfer:

We can support you in this journey that lasts about 45 minutes.

During the summer and holidays, the access to Praia do Forte can be limited to residents with vehicles identified by adhesives.

Thus, we recommend arriving at different times, before 10:00 or after 18:00 to avoid any inconvenience to the queue.

All year long, accessing by taxi or car is not an issue.

Climate:

In Bahia, temperatures range between 17 ° C in winter to 32 ° C in the summer, but are relatively constant with an annual average of 25 ° C. The weather is tropical, hot and humid all year.

The sea breeze makes the temperature pleasant even on the hottest days.

The rainiest months are between May and July, but with some beautiful days of “winter.”

Parking:

During the summer and bank holidays, parking in Praia do Forte can become a “tricky” mission.

Thus, we recommend you one of the paid parking area:

In the low season and during the week, you can easily park in several streets.

Transport:

Taxis are located at the village entrance, near the banks

Bike: Rental on main Street near the Souza bar to ride in the village or Sapiranga rain forest.

Moto Taxi  “Tuc Tuc”: Ideal for longer journeys to Garcia D'Avila Castle or the natural pools.

Cycle Taxi: 4 to 6 places and can be found in several places and especially on the main street or the Church square

Electricity: 110 V.

Remember to bring a multi-adapter made for foreign equipment

Phone: (Foreigners) Possibility to buy a chip with a local number in the main street: Claro, Tim or Vivo

Health center: ​​Emergencies 24 hours

(71) 9963-6098

São Rafael Hospital: São Rafael Avenue, 2152 – San Marcos, Salvador – BA

(71) 3409-8000

Dental clinic:

Emergencies 24 hours- (71) 3676-1341

The post office: Opening hours: 08: 00- 16:00

Banks:

Located at the village entrance and main street or in the ” Armazem da Vila” mall.

Opening hours: 10:00 to 15:00

Bradesco (71) 3676-1138, Itaú (71) 3676-1392

ATMs: Itaú, Bradesco, Brazil Bank, Santander.

Generally available until 21:00