SALVADOR HOLIDAYS

Capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador means saviour, which reflects the religion and mysticism that is a large part of Bahian life. The city is an assault on the senses: gold-encrusted altars, colonial facades, African influenced food, sounds of street vendors shouting, the chant of a soccer crowd and the distinctive sounds and rhythm of Bahian music.
The colonial churches – according to legend there are 365 of them, one for each day of the year, give the city an historic feel. Located on some of the finest beaches in the country, gives it a lovely laid back atmosphere and this is where the sounds of Candomble – an African and Catholic blend, are combined with typical Bahian flair to create the pulsating, hypnotic rhythm, which provides a means for contacting their Gods.

Salvador is also home to several festivals, which brings the entire city to its feet every year. Officially, Carnivals last for 4 days, from Saturday to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, but in Salvador it is practically a summer long event. There are pre-Carnival balls and on weekends the streets are alive with revellers gearing up for the main event. The city is a place to relax and experience the purist parts of Brazil.