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Morro De Sao PauloMorro de Sao Paulo is a small island situated off the southern coast of Salvador. Remotely perched at the northern tip of Ilha de Tinhare, Morro’s appeal stems from its relaxed pace (there are no cars on the island) and its unique geography: three jungle-topped hills on a point at the meeting of the mangrove-lined Canal de Taperoa and a clear, shallow Atlantic.
Wheelbarrows are used to transfer luggage and horse drawn carts transfer passengers along sandy lanes, past pousadas, restaurants and boutique shops. The waters that surround Morro de Sao Paulo’s four conveniently named main beaches (named: one, two, three and four!) are mostly calm, shallow and warm, and their sands are narrow and swallowed by the high tides.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Below is a list of things that can be seen and done in the area, all of which can be arranged locally.
Hike to the small Fonte do Ceu waterfall. This passes through the neighbouring village of Gamboa, with an opportunity to do a bit of body painting from a cliff of coloured clays. The Fortyress. The town's icon is a 17th-century carved-stone Fortress Gate, which welcomes each arrival from its position above the dock. Around the corner at the point are the fort ruins (1630). Catching the rare sight of the sun setting over the river and mangroves from the fort is a visitor ritual. The Lighthouse. Built in 1835 it affords a fantastic view over Morro's beaches and has a zip line descending to Primeira Praia! THE BEACHES
Beach one: The first summer houses were built on this beach and today most of them have become pousadas. It is also known for its marine life
Beach two: This is perhaps the most famous beach of the island as it is undoubtedly the most festive beach, where everybody goes to see and to be seen. The staircase that leads to Second beach deserves a look. From the lookout it is possible to take in the vastness of blue waters that surround the island and the sandy bottom during low tide. Beach three: All of the beaches are great for diving, but this one is special due to Caitá Island, an island formed by a large barrier of coral reefs. An interesting alternative is to rent a kayak and paddle your way to the island. Beach four: At first sight the fourth beach appears to have no end. A great barrier of coral forms innumerable natural swimming pools along this beach, making it an excellent place to snorkel straight off the beach. The fourth Beach is much quieter than her sisters, you can't hear the commotion from the other beaches, only the breeze and the soft sound of the sea. It's a perfect place to rest, read or to sleep under a palm tree or alternatively you can take a walk along the beach, as far as the eye can see.
Recommended lodges in this area:
Morro de Sao Paulo
No-where on Morro de Sao Paulo has the kind of top class luxury hotels to be found on the mainland, but here is somewhere with a rustic charm and seclusion that offers everything else.
Morro de Sao Paulo
Rooms here are simple and spacious but its pool area being almost on the beach makes this a great place to move from pool to ocean. The pool bar is surrounded decking and they have plenty chairs and sun loungers.
Morro de Sao Paulo
Being in between the third and fourth beaches on the island gives you the option to walk away from it all or head into the town. Rooms are simple, yet charming and the small balconies provide views of the ocean
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