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Porto Seguro / Arraial
A popular destination in southern Bahia are the settlements around the town of Porto Seguro, where Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil in 1500. The main attractions are the wonderful landscapes of relaxing beaches, the cultural aspect and the charming night life. Porto Seguro and its districts still keep most of its old buildings, preserving the history and the rustic atmosphere that surrounds the town. Arraial d'Ajuda has a sophisticated night life style, Trancoso has the most charming hotels and Santa Cruz Cabrália takes you to the past. Four destinations in only one place. |
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PORTO SEGURO
The magical ambiance that bewitches tourists today is the same that enchanted the Portuguese in 1500 when they first set foot on Brazilian soil and came face to face with the native inhabitants, the Pataxó tribe from the Tupi nation. Beaches, coves, bays, cliffs, and numerous rivers and streams dot the landscape, against a backdrop of lush green coconut palm trees, mangroves and coastal rainforest.
** Main Attractions **
* Recife de Fora Marine Park - two natural pools in the middle of the sea full of life and colours. A huge area of reefs, perfect for snorkling.
* Passarela do Álcool - one of the symbols of Porto Seguro, being here is almost an obligation. It's a large avenue along the coast full of stores, bars and music.
* Beaches - there are many options and here are some tips: Cruzeiro, Rio da Vila, Itacimirim, Curuípe, Mundaí, Taperapuã, Barramares, Ponta Grande and Mutá that is on the boundary between Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz Cabrália.
* Aquariums Island - also known as Pirates'Island is considered the most sophisticated aquarium complexes in South America. It combines nightlife infrastructure, environmental and sea biodiversity protection, with giant aquariums. The access is only by boat.
* Historical Center - many attractions can be visited and here are some of them: Porto Seguro Museum, Nossa Senhora da Penha's Church and the Monument to Cabral.
ARRAIAL D'AJUDA
District of Porto Seguro, certainly one of the most spectacular areas of the south coast. Seduced by its special atmosphere, adventurers arrive from many countries, turning Arraial into a "corner of the world", as it is known.
The cliffs at the sea's edge form natural warm water pools. There are beaches for all tastes, some are crowded, full of life and music, but some are almost deserted, ideal for nudism.
** Main Attractions **
* Beaches - Apaga Fogo, Araçaípe, Delegado, Mucugê, Parracho, Pitinga and Taípe where you can visit the Blue Lagoon.
* Broadway - a famous street full of bars and stores.
* Mucugê Street - nowadays is more famous than Broadway, is the main place to go at night. The best shopping centers, art galleries, shops with original styles, inns, restaurants and bars are all here.
* Arraial d'Ajuda Eco Park - one of the biggest aquatic complex in Latin America located on the sea side and with capacity for approximately 5000 people.
* Nossa Senhora d'Ajuda Church - built in 1549 by the Jesuits is the origin for the name of the settlement.
TRANCOSO
Situated in the south coast, at the top of a knoll with splendid view of beaches, cliffs, waterfalls and coconut groves. The place combines elegance and simplicity within the authentic style "simple with sofistication". Quiet, it still has a rustic aspect and it is perfect for those who wants to rest in contact with nature.
** Main Attractions **
* Terravista Golf Course - designed by the architect Dan Blankenship, offers 18 holes and demanded US$ 4 million in investment to be built. The project follows the most sophisticated and up to date trends in golf course building in the world today.
* The Square - the main area which concentrates the stores, restaurants and nighlife. It's surrounded by coloured fisherman old houses.
* Beaches - Rio da Barra, Nativos, Coqueiros, Vegetal, Nudismo, Itapororoca, Patimirim, Itaquena, Espelho and Rio dos Frades.
SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
Located in the north coast, it's a perfect city for those who seek rest and tranquility with all the modern facilities. Full of almost deserted beaches, ideal for water sports, this small village enchants for its bucolic aspect.
** Main Attractions **
* Coroa Vermelha - home of one of the township's indian communities is part of the Open Air Discovery Museum. Its beach is considered to be one of the greatest in Discovery Coast.
* Santo André - the first habitation on the left side of the River João de Tiba is now the haunt of artists and visitors from many countries. The native population maintain the rustic appearance with streets of beaten earth, dense vegetation and many fruit trees.
The beach which has the name of the village is unusual. One side faces the river and the other, the sea. It's all protected by coral reefs.
* Indian Museum - has a permanet exhibition of indigenous culture with panels and artifacts showing the daily life of the indian community.
* Belvedere of Coroa Vermelha - you have an exuberant panoramic view from Santo Antônio to Coroa Vermelha where you can see the mouth of the River João de Tiba, Paradise Island and Santo André.
* Beaches - Coroa Vermelha, Mutari, Lençóis, Arakakaí, Santo André, Tartarugas and Santo Antônio.
* Historical Center - Conceição Church, The Administration House of Santa Cruz and the Jail.
* Jaqueira Indigenous Protection Reservation - a huge jackfruit tree trunk, tumbled down by nature represents the return to origins and acts as a historical and cultural reference to honor the ancestral of Pataxó families, who recently moved into this 827-hectare indian protection area. Their huts, spread around original Atlantic Forest woods, keeps original old formats, giving visitors the impression of being back 500 years.
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PORTO SEGURO
Located 730km south of Salvador, Porto Seguro was the place where the navigators led by Pedro Alvares Cabral first docked when Brazil was discovered in 1500. It shelters one of the oldest historic monuments in the country, in addition to a natural coastal landscape of rare. Among Porto Seguros's main attractions are the church of Misericórdia, the oldest in Brazil, built between 1526 and 1530; the church of Nossa Senhora da Peña, dated 1535; the House of Ombudsman José Xavier de Machado, built in 1535 to lodge the local judge.
ARRAIAL D'AJUDA
The settlement of Arraial d'Ajuda, 4km south of Porto Seguro, was founded with the building of a church that received the first pilgrimage in Brazil and was "discovered" by the hippies in the 1970's and gained fame for its simplicity and elegance.
TRANCOSO
The 16th century settlement of Saint John the Baptist of the Indian, now called Trancoso, was founded by Jesuits and served in defense against smugglers of Pau Brasil who arrived by the coast. Nearly 500 years later, Trancoso watches the arrival not of pirates but Brazilian and International tourists seeking sea, sunshine and peace. One of the last surviving villages from Brazil's early history, it still retains a certain feeling reminiscent of the Jesuits.
SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
When arriving in Santa Cruz Cabrália, it's inevitable to think about the first mass celebrated in Brazil, that took place in Coroa Vermelha under a cross made out of Pau Brasil in 26th of April 1500. Now the area corresponds to the Pataxó Tribe Indian Reservation, which is one of Discovery Coast's most significant icons. You can still see ruins of several Jesuitical constructions, as well as buildings from the colonial period.
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TELEPHONE AREA CODE:
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CLIMATE:
Hot, tropical and humid, with average temperatures of 24,4ºC, with minimum temperature of 20,9ºC and maximum temperatures of 30,6ºC. Rains are more frequently between March and May.
CLOTHING:
Light and casual clothes are welcome every season and for the most occasions.
ELETRICITY:
Usually 220V
AIRPORT:
Porto Seguro International Airport is the third largest in Northeast in terms of passenger number.
Located 2km from the centre.
Airport code: BPS
Phone: 3288-1880
POPULATION:
Porto Seguro - 140.000 inhabitants
Arraial d' Ajuda - 18.000 inhabitants
Trancoso - 11.000 inhabitants
Santa Cruz Cabrália - 37.000 inhabitants
POST OFFICE:
Porto Seguro - Rua Itagibá, nº85 - Centro
Phone: 3288-3117/3288-5645
Arraial d'Ajuda - Praça São Brás, 01 - Centro
Phone: 3575-1841
Trancoso - Praça da Feirinha, s/n
Phone: 3668-1192
Santa Cruz Cabrália - Rua Presidente Vargas, 107 - Centro
Phone - 3282-1179
MEDICAL:
Check with your hotel for information on the nearest.
DISTANCES TO PORTO SEGURO:
Salvador - 722km
Rio de Janeiro - 1135km
São Paulo - 1572km
DISTANCES TO ARRAIAL D'AJUDA:
Salvador - 725Km
Porto Seguro - 4km
Trancoso - 24km
DISTANCES TO TRANCOSO:
Salvador - 741Km
Porto Seguro - 25Km
DISTANCES TO SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA:
Salvador - 745Km
Porto Seguro - 23Km
Santo André - 7Km
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PORTO SEGURO
*By Plane: Many national and international flying companies offer regular lines and daily flights to Porto Seguro.
*By Bus/Car: It is 730 km away from Salvador. Visitors must take BR-101 highway, passing by the cities of Itabuna, Itagimirim, Paraíso, until getting to the city of Eunápolis. From this city, it is necessary to take BR-367 highway and drive more than 65 km to downtown Porto Seguro. Or also from Salvador, visitors must take the BR-324 highway until the junction with BR-101 roadway and proceed to Eunápolis (km 658), following another 65 km on BR-367 roadway to Porto Seguro.
*By Boat/Cruise: for the Ferryboat System, drive along BA-001 and BR-101 roadways until Eunápolis (546 km), proceeding for another 65 km on BR-367 roadway to Porto Seguro. At the port of Porto Seguro, cruise ships on domestic and international tours make a stop in the city.
ARRAIAL D'AJUDA
*By Boat: From Porto Seguro you should cross Buranhém River in a barge for people or vehicles. The trip takes about ten minutes. This service is offered 24 hours a day, every 15 minutes from 7.00h to 22.00h and every hour from 22.00h to 7.00h.
*By Bus/Car:
Getting away from Porto Seguro, you should take BR-367 for 25km till Eunápolis, where you may turn left in BR-001 and follow more 36km till Arraial d'Ajuda.
TRANCOSO
*By Boat and Car: From Porto Seguro you may take the barge to Arraial d'Ajuda and then a 24km road, partly paved, until Trancoso.
*By Bus/Car: Take the road that connects Eunápolis to Porto Seguro and then take, at Km 33, BA-001 road until Trancoso. From Eunápolis to Trancoso the distance is 80km. Many buses leave from Arraial to Trancoso every day.
Heavy vehicles, tourism buses or microbuses are not allowed in the village.
SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
* By Bus/Car: You should take BR-101 highway until Eunápolis, follow 65km on BR-367 until Porto Seguro and finally drive more 23km to Santa Cruz Cabrália.
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PORTO SEGURO
*Portinha (international)
Rua Saldanha Marinho, 33
Phone: 3288-2743
*Parque ViraSol (sea food)
Av. Beira Mar - Praia de Taperapuã
Phone: 8824-0822
*Recanto do Sossego (sea food and italian)
Av. Beira Mar, 10.130 - Praia do Mutuá
Phone: 3677-1266
*Restaurante da Japonesa (japonese)
Rua dos Pataxós, 38
Phone: 3288-2592
*Mediterrâneo (pizza)
Rua dos Mamoeiros - Taperapuã
Phone: 3679-0650
*Mar e Mar (sea food)
Av. Beira Mar, Km 66,5 - Praia de Mundaí
Phone: 3679-1507
*Pizzas Bar do Nene
Passarela do Álcool, 7
Phone: 3288-1297
*Empório Tutti
Praça Manoel Ribeiro, 7 - Centro
Phone: 3268-3896
*Chateaubriand
Esquina com o Beco, 29 - Passarela do Álcool
Phone: 3268-4117
*Expresso Oriente (chinese)
Av. dos Navegantes, 670 - Centro
Phone: 3288-3040
*Lekker (international)
Av. Portugal 216 - loja 5 e 6 - Passarela do Álcool
Phone: 3288-3849
*Churrascaria do Robinho (barbecue)
Rua 15 de Novembro, 241 - Pacatá
Phone: 3288-5303
*Tanaka Axé (sea food)
Rua Augusto Borges, 54 - Centro
Phone:3288-2891
*Love for Pasta (italian)
Av. Portugal, nº268 - Passarela do Álcool
Phone: 3288-2861
*Pastamore (italian)
Av. Portugal, nº292 - Passarela do Álcool
Phone: 3288.1333
ARRAIAL D'AJUDA
*Paulinho Pescador
Praça São Brás, 116
Phone: 3575-1242
*Lotus Modern Thai Garden (mediterranean and thai food)
Estrada do mucugê, 402b
Phone: 3575-2655
*Mr.Pastas
Estrada do Mucugê, 145
Phone: 3575-2292
*Don Fabrizio (italian)
Rua do Mucugê, 420 - Centro
Phone: 3575-1123
*Magnólia Bar e Restaurante
Praia do Mucugê, 1770
Phone: 3575-1576
*Manguti
Rua do Mucugê, 99
Phone: 3575-2270
*Cabana Grande
Praia do Parracho
Phone: 3575-3044
*Girassol International Music Bar (international)
Rua do Mucugê, s/n - Centro
Phone: 3575-1717
*Portinha (international)
Rua do Campo, 01 - Centro
Phone: 3575-1289
*Aipim
Beco do Jegue, s/n
Phone: 3575-3385
*Rosa dos Ventos
Alameda dos Flamboyants, 24
Phone: 3575-1271
*Boi nos Aires
Estrada do Mucugê, 200
Phone: 3575-2554
*A Passarela
Estrada do Mucugê, 364
Phone: 3575-2625
*Los Corales
Rua Fábio Messias Nobre, 167
Phone: 3575-1760
TRANCOSO
*Portinha (international)
Praça do Quadrado s/n
Phone: 3668-1054
*Gerbassi
Rua Carlos Alberto Parracho, s/n - loja 4
Phone: 3668-1711
*Rosa Chá Café Terravista
Praça São João s/n - Quadrado
Phone: 3668-2007
*O Cacau
Praça São João, s/n - Quadrado
Phone:3668-1266
*Maritaca
Rua Carlos Alberto Parracho, s/n
Phone: 3668-1258
*Capim Santo
Praça São João, s/n - Quadrado
Phone: 3668-1122
*Silvana & Cia.
Praça São João, s/n - Quadrado
Phone: 3668-1049
*Cacau
Praça do Quadrado, 53
Phone: 3668-1266
*Sabor da Bahia
Praça São João - Quadrado
Phone: 2668-1423
SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
*Fazenda Amendoeira (italian and international)
Praia das Tartarugas Km 44 - Santo André
Phone: 3671-4092
*Restaurante Alkimia (european)
Rua Pero Vaz caminha, s/n - Centro
Phone: 3282-1170
*Vanda (regional)
Rua Frei Henrique Coimbra, 75 - Centro
Phone: 3282-1384
*Tropical
Ladeira do Mirante, 100 - Centro
Phone: 9993-7753
*O Restaurante (international)
Rua José da Costa Dória - Praia de Arakakaí
Phone: 3282-2641
*Garatéia (regional)
Rua Sidrack de Carvalho, s/n
Phone: 3282-1690
*Restaurante Maria Nilza
Estrada para a Praia de Guaiú, 380
Phone: 3671-2047
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PORTO SEGURO
Nightlife inevitably begins at Passarela do Álcool (Alcohol Parade), so named for the large number of bars in the area. All of them are specially decorated and offers fruit cocktails and the famous "Capeta" drink (a local cocktail of guaraná powder, vodka and condensed milk).
You may have dinner with live music and buy typical gifts made in the region in one of the stores that are all around.
Another option is Aquarium Island with ecological landscapes and a great variety of music genres and ambiences. And as the name says, it's surrounded by giant aquariums full of many species of fishes and also sharks.
ARRAIAL D' AJUDA
A pedestrian precinct full of shops, restaurants and bars, Broadway got its name from the street in New York. You will encounter a mixture of sounds, colours, languages and people, all of whom seek the best of Arraial. Late in the night it's good to go to kiosks and parties at the beach. The most famous is Parracho where you can enjoy lounge music in the morning, shows in the afternoon and great parties at night, with many diferent kinds of sounds and music.
Another option is Mucugê Street, even more famous than Broadway, here the night can be as long as you like with nightclubs and bars which will entertain you until breakfast time, something will certainly suite you.
TRANCOSO
The main center of fun and joy is certainly the Quadrado, where are located most of the restaurants, bars and stores. You can choose from MPB to Forró, typical music for all kinds of tastes. Nowadays the most popular place is Pára-Raio Restaurant and Bar, with presentations of famous artists and DJs.
SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
As it's a very small city there are only small bars in the city center, so a good option would be going to Porto Seguro.
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Pascoal Mount
Monte Pascoal is 536m above sea level and was said to be the first point in Brazil sighted by the Portuguese fleet commanded by Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. It's 156km south of Porto Seguro, next to Caraíva.
It is located in the centre of the National Park that has the same name, 32km from the sea and surrounded by the rain forest. With two adjacent parks, Pau Brasil and Discovery Park, is unique in having access to eight beaches full of coconut palm trees, cliffs, dunes, sand-spits and river estuaries. Together they make an unforgettable visit.
The rivers Caraíva and Corumbau pass through the park and are navigable by small boats as far as the estuaries. On land, Indians serve as guides on two trails, one from the Visitor's Centre (700m) and the other to the summit of Monte Pascoal (1500m).
Terravista Golf Course
Golf is currently the fatest growing sport in Brazil, offering players the chance to commune with nature, relax and reflect and at the same time, take on great challenges and networking. Everyday, more and more people are getting into the sport, as companies also motivate their executives to take it up. This is a global tendency that, over the last few years, has taken hold of Brazil.
And, when it comes to golf, Terravista Golf Course is the best option for your next event, with the most beautiful and challenging course, a complete practice area and the latest equipment for playing and teaching. There, your company can take advantage of the pre-designed or tailor-made clinics to match your schedule and group size. In addition to offering all the equipment and resources necessary for golf lessons and clinics with highly qualified professionals will aid in improving your game, whether you are a beginner or seasoned player. There is also a marketing department specialized in golf to help organize your events.
Several national and multinational companies, from different business segments and also leisure groups have chosen Terravista for their golfing events.
* Individual and group lessons
* Clinics
* Advanced technical resources
* Golf shows and workshops
They offer the best and most up-to-date practice area with:
* 350 yard Driving Range and 26 play positions
* Putting and Chipping Green
* Computer Analysis
* Rental Equipment
* Bar and restaurant
Company Day - This is a great way to celebrate company anniversaries or other special occasions, inviting your executives, clients, suppliers and the press to clinics, rounds of golf, or private tournaments. With options including breakfast, brunch, cocktail or dinner at the golf course facilities. They can meet your need to create the perfect event.
Corporate Outing - Why not gather your executives for lessons, rounds of golf, or tournaments in a fascinating destination. There, they can relax, get to know each other and build stronger relationships while playing and competing in a healthy and relaxed environment. This is an excellent option for rewarding and motivational campaigns in your company.
Open Tournaments - Open Tournaments are a great opportunity to promote your brand and present your products and services to the golfers community. There are many options available, from day to multiple-day tournaments. Terravista Golf Course offers a calendar of events throughout the year with a large variety of publics, in which your company can participate through sponsorship or institutional support. They can also help you develop other Open Tournaments according to your needs.
Private Tournaments (Invitational) - When it comes to awards, motivation or promoting your company among your clients and propects, private tournaments are a great option. They can provide complete organizational services for your event including: guests lists and invitations, duration of the event, categories, awards, hospitality center, cocktails, filming and photography, distribution of gifts.
Location
Terravista Golf Course is the anchor of the Terravista tourism-real estate enterprise, overlooking the Trancoso cliffs on the Southern coast of Bahia, known also as the Discovery Coast. The area is a major tourist destination, popular among both Brazilians and Foreigners.
Access Facilities
Easy access via the Porto Seguro International Airport and paved roads to the resort, or by our private helipad and landing strip for executive jets lcoated inside the complex.
Accommodations
Terravista and the surrounding region offer a huge variety of lodging options according to your needs to handle events of all sizes.
The best destination for your next events:
* An 18-hole golf course
* Golf lessons and clinics
* Golf car rental
* Caddies
* Equipment and rental
* Practice Area
* Club House with bar and restaurant
* Tee times reservation
* Pro Shop
* Guided tours of the golf course.
Designed and built by the world renowned North American architect
Dan Blankenship, Terravista exceeds all expectations.
Here are his comments hole by hole:
Hole 1 - "The first hole is a medium length slight dogleg right par four that typically plays downwind. A generous bunker-free fairway makes your opening drive an easy one setting up a short iron to a large green with three possible pin placements. Stay out of the lone bunker short of the green and you can expect a par or better start."
Hole 2 - "The second hole is a visually intimidating par three with a green which sits on a peninsula surrounded by water. The wind can be a large factor in your club selection and we suggest taking enough club to arrive easily at the green. "
Hole 3 - "The third hole is a sweeping par five dogleg right that is an excellent chance for you to make an early birdie. Hit your drive right of the solo tree 250 yards from the tee. Getting on in two is tempting but requires a perfect shot to this small and narrow green that sits hanging over the Taipe river valley."
Hole 4 - "The forth hole is a par four sharp dogleg right. A correctly positioned drive played over the small tree on the inside corner of the dogleg will leave you with a short iron approach to a wide but shallow two-tiered green with a well positioned pot bunker in front. A par is expected but an errant drive could cause an adventure."
Hole 5 - "The fifth hole is the longest par five at Terravista. The generous looking fairway bottlenecks at the landing area but a long well positioned drive may leave you with a decision. Play the hole as a three shot par five or play over the trees on the right side and possibly reach the green in two. Good luck !!!"
Hole 6 - "The sixth is a true risk / reward short par four. Strategy and execution off the tee will determine how this hole will play. Drive conservatively to the left part of the fairway and you will have less than 100 yards to a tiny well-guarded green. Shoot aggressively over the fairway bunkers and you could arrive at the green almost guaranteeing a birdie. But be careful, a misguided drive could result in a bogey or worse."
Hole 7 - "The seventh hole is a long straight par four that may be the most demanding hole on the course. Usually playing against an ocean breeze, your drive needs to be long and straight, ideally just over the right corner of the large tree in the fairway. Your second shot will be a long or medium iron to a huge two-tiered green with a false front that rejects any shot landing short of its target."
Hole 8 - "The eighth hole is the shortest of the par threes. While this hole does not look very demanding, the ocean breeze makes your club selection and ball control important. Stay out of the right bunker and this should be an easy par."
Hole 9 - "The ninth hole is a medium length par four with a generous but evasive fairway. The ocean breeze tends to push your drive to the right where lots of trouble awaits. Play to the left half of the fairway with your drive and all you will have left is a medium iron shot to a well-guarded green."
Hole 10 - "The opening hole on the back nine is a short dogleg left par four. The drive looks intimidating but should not cause you problems if you choose a line just right of the fairway bunkers. The second shot will play downhill to a narrow two-tiered green. Land on the green on the correct tier and you could start the back nine with a birdie."
Hole 11 - "This beautiful but long par three is the most demanding of the par threes. A large and undulating green is a generous but tricky target for the required long iron or fairway wood. If you are good enough to find the green, a two putt is not a given. "
Hole 12 - "This is the shortest par four on the course but don’t let its length or the spectacular view from the tee break your concentration. The meanest bunker on the course is waiting short of the green for any over aggressive drive or miss-played second shot. Aggressive play and avoiding the bunker makes a birdie very possible."
Hole 13 - "The thirteenth hole is a straight away par five that gives you options. You can choose between two lines for your drive, the more direct and aggressive line left or the more conservative line right. If you avoid the cliffs and ocean with a good drive left the green can be reached in two. The green is large with three different pin placements which make putting very interesting."
Hole 14 - "This par three is the signature hole for Terravista. After you have taken photos with your group from every angle, don’t forget the task at hand. Your club selection depends on the ocean breeze at that moment. Pay close attention as the wind changes minute to minute. The large and receptive three-tiered green will test your putting skills."
Hole 15 - "This par four dogleg left has it all! From the tee you can see the Terravista cliffs and beaches for miles in both directions. The changing ocean winds make your drive to a partially blind plateau fairway a challenge. The green sits dangerously close to the cliffs and ocean. Making a par requires two very good golf shots."
Hole 16 - "This is the longest par four at Terravista and normally plays against the prevailing north wind. A good drive to the very generous fairway is just half the battle. Your second shot is normally 200+ yards to a large contoured green that is well guarded on the right side by two massive bunkers. When the winds are heavy a bogey is a good score."
Hole 17 - "This straight away par four is one of the most dramatic holes on the course. A good drive is needed to navigate two large fairway bunkers leaving you with less than 140 yards to a small well-guarded green 100 feet below the fairway. The green slopes severely from back to front making an up and down from over the green a real challenge."
Hole 18 - "The finishing hole is a double dogleg par five and a good hole to settle your bets. A good drive stays as close to the trees right as you dare (better players may want to risk cutting the corner over the trees!) A good second shot to the generous fairway will leave you with a delicate approach shot to a long but narrow three-tiered green."
Porto Seguro Remarkable Features
All paths lead to Porto Seguro, an entry gate and start point for those who wish to learn about the first pages of Brazil's history, practice ecotourism and sports - radical or not -, walk around, eat well, learn ""lambaeróbica"" or just relax. It is an ecological paradise that offers a mixture of history, culture, art and natural beauties.
There are 90km of beaches protected by coral reefs, in addition to bays, rivers and water streams, coconut trees and the exuberant Atlantic Forest. Receptive tourism agencies organize ecological tours that may take from 3 hours to a whole day or even longer. The most frequent tours are to Recife de Fora, Coroa Alta, Trancoso and Caraiva For those who love flying, the local ultralight club provides them with the chance to see, by ultralight or helicopter flying, from a different point-of-view, the setting of the entire Brazilian "Discovery Coast".
The city never sleeps, and works virtually 24 hours a day. During the day, one can go to the beaches or walk through the sea and the woods. And the night life is very exciting. Invariably, the night begins at Passarela do Álcool (Alcohol Aisle), where dozens of tents are put up, selling a wide variety of fruit cocktails and "capetas" - drinks made of fruit juice and vodka. Tent decoration pays special attention to fruit arrangements, which catch the tourists' eye and win customers.
Shops open at peculiar hours in Porto Seguro: many malls and handicraft stores are open until midnight . For those who like sophistication there are restaurants that specialize in French, Japanese, Italian cuisine and so on. For those who want to eat well but more cheaply the restaurants where you weigh your food offer the best options in the city center or along the coast, with a variety of hot dishes and salads, as well as desserts.
At night, stay on the coast for lots of reggae, parties and live music in most of the restaurants and beach stalls. Various larger stalls offer shows with national and international attractions.
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