From its coastline long around 1100 km to the hinterland, this northeastern Brazilian state offers a variety of landscapes ranging from tropical horizons (Garapua), green panoramas (Chapada Diamantina) to arid landscapes (Sertão - desert). Among the unmissable cities of Bahia is of course its capital, Salvador, memorable for its historic centre, colonial architecture and carnival. If you dream of a house on the beach, the choice is vast: the island of Itaparica, Itacaré and its surfers, Praia do Forte and its sea turtles, Porto Seguro and its night life...