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Taking a book to the Beach? Read this before you go.

By Sarah • Apr 24th, 2009 • Category: Itacaré - Top Tips


A wander down the “Orla”: The best part of Itacaré

By Sarah • Nov 29th, 2008 • Category: Itacaré - Top Tips

With its cobbled streets and local atmosphere, the riverfront strip (the Orla in Portuguese) is the soul of Itacaré. Here’s our top 10 of what to to see on the riverfront:
1. Watch great football from morning till night.
Forget Maracanã! The best football is right here on the beach on the riverfront of Itacaré. Local teams [...]



Culture in Itacaré: The Essential Selection

By Sarah • Nov 29th, 2008 • Category: Itacaré - Top Tips

Amidst the increasingly mainstream tourist culture developing here, the odds are against the survival of activities involving local cultural heritage. But step away from the expected and you’ll discover a truly rewarding experience.
We are very lucky to have some wonderful organisations and enterprises working with young people in extremely positive cultural and sporting activities. [...]



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