Balmy Bahía

The paradise state of Bahía (click here for map), north-east Brazil, boasts one of the most culturally rich and picture-postcard colonial capital cities in the world (Salvador) as well as a heavenly climate and hundreds of miles of semi-virgin coastline dotted with idyllic islands.

Salvador de Bahía (pop. 2 million) is most famous for its Old Town, the Pelhourinho, a stunning hybrid of Portuguese and African heritage. This amazing cultural melting pot is the host of Brazil's second most popular "Carnival" celebrations and, by reputation, the most fun! Every week, Tuesday night is party night with lively Mardi Gras festivities that wow tourists in their thousands.

Salvador is now a major entry point into Brazil for tourists flocking to this region. Flying time is just under 8 hours from mainland Europe and inexpensive charter and scheduled flights service the city from all major European destinations.

From Salvador a 20 minute flight will take to you to the paradise holiday islands, where motorised vehicles are banned and the taxis are wheelbarrows!. If this sounds like your kind of thing uv10 will shortly be offering luxury properties set on their very own 1100 hectare private island just off the coast of Salvador, complete with 5 Star hotels, golf courses, marinas, shopping, spa, restaurants and diving school. Pre-reserve your property in what is undoubtedly set to become one of the leading luxury holiday resorts in the world.

Back on the mainland take a magical journey north along the glorious Green Line through traditional villages and white-sand lagoons to one of the world's first true eco-resorts Praia do Forte. A few km's further up the coast you will find the biggest high-end package tourism destination in Brazil, the magnificent Costa du Sauípe where you will find a rapidly expanding number of top brand hotels, a sure sign of the fast-growing popularity of the region.

The stunning state of Bahía is going from strength to strength as one of the major players in the tourism and property sectors in Brazil and now is the time to stake your claim.