What You Need To Know About Salvador Brazil...

Things You Must Know About Salvador If You're Planning a Trip There

Salvador is on the northeast coast of Brazil and is the capital of the state of Bahia. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. March is the hottest month and you should expect temperatures varying between 75ºF and 86ºF. July is the coolest month and temperatures range from about 70ºF to 79ºF. There is quite a lot of rain in Salvador, mostly of which falls between May and January. Because the weather is consistently warm, it does not matter too much when you take your vacation in Salvador, but you will avoid most of the rain if you go in February, March or April.

Salvador has two sections, the upper and lower parts, and a giant elevator called Elevador Lacerda connects them. If you take a trip on it, you will see fantastic views over the city.

There are festivities in June and the carnival is celebrated throughout July, August and September.

Try Itapua Golf Club if you fancy a round of golf or Mercado Modelo if you like browsing flea markets. The island of Itaparica can be reached from Salvador by ferry and hosts the Sul America Open Tennis competitions. You can spend the day chilling out and exploring its sandy shores.

Salvador is surrounded by beaches. You might want to avoid them at the weekend when they get extremely crowded. Also, keep an eye on your possessions when on the beach since there are often thieves lurking about. Porto da Barra is one of the prettiest beaches in Salvador. You will find clear water and sporting activities.

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Eating out is interesting and Salvador has its own cuisine. You can sample some baianas de acarajé, which is like a deep-fried bread made from beans. This is served with sun-dried shrimps, pepper sauce, okra stew or salad. Nearly every bar you come across in Salvador serves a good lunch. This could be anything from beef or chicken to rice and beans or a Brazilian salad. There are many places to eat dinner and a live dance show or music might also feature.

Pelourinho is the Old City where you can find winding cobbled streets and Colonial era buildings. You can find many restaurants, bars and shops in the area and Tuesday night is party night in the area. Expect music, dancing and a lot of fun. You could try Cachaça, which is the local firewater, but it is an acquired taste! The Miguel Santana Theatre puts on a folkloric ballet on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8PM and has some great reviews. Every night there is something going on in Salvador.

Pickpockets and thieves can be found downtown and in central Salvador so dressing like a local and it is wise not to flaunt expensive cameras or valuables. Walk in groups or take a car or taxi if you after dark. Traveling around in the daytime is generally safe.

If you like vibrant vacations, pretty beaches and a lot of color, you will love Salvador.

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