Bradt Bahia

Bahia really has something for everyone powder-fine beaches and reef-ringed islands, waterfalls in the Diamond mountains of the arid sertao, and cobbled streets and pastel-painted houses in Salvador. Tourists are starting to discover a taste for spicy Bahian cuisine after watching displays of gymnastic capoeira or attempting the rhythms of axe-samba at the world s largest Mardi Gras carnival. Bradt s Bahia leads travellers to the Baroque splendour of the capital, Salvador, and relaxes at Trancoso s tropical spas. Whether strolling along deserted beaches or wandering far from the beaten path to view exotic wildlife, visitors will find author Alex Robinson s meticulously researched Bahia an indispensable companion. It is the only English-language guidebook dedicated to this exciting, undiscovered destination."