Kiaroa Eco Luxury Resort

You can tell a lot about a country by just their stock phrases. One of the most common in Brazil is “É Minha Praia” (That’s my Beach!) which corresponds roughly to the British turn of phrase “My Cup of Tea”. The very saying goes to the heart of the Brazilian psyche, where the pursuit of a having a great time, preferably by the water’s edge, is the way of life par excellence.

And why not indeed.This is the country that gave the world “Ipanema”, “Copacobana” and “caipirinhas”, plus a natural sensuality that surely makes it one of the most exotic and exciting places on earth, a country where life is lived in full on Technicolour, not some drab grey.

So it should come as no surprise that Brazil boasts some of the finest beach resorts to be found anywhere in the world: earthly palm tree paradises by the blue ocean where man and nature seem to live harmoniously with each other.

In Brazil, life really can be a beach and case in point is the Kiaroa Eco Luxury Resort in Bahia, a place which mixes environmental concerns with pure design – by the water’s edge, of course. It is as if the Kiaroa was born into nature. Its unique location, architecture and concept, which can only be described as simple yet utterly luxurious, make it a compelling place to stay.

In short, we’ve found our little bit of Heaven.

The mix of rooms and bungalows (14 of each) fits in perfectly with the spectacular natural surroundings and being spread out over a wide area, space is not something that is at a premium. In fact, that’s one of the things about this area of Brazil, everything seems to be bigger, brighter, sharper and more colourful.

These superlatives can also be applied to the service, which is top notch. Guests will want for nothing at the Kiaroa and a small teaser of things here include a 800m2 swimming pool, boutique and convenience store, spa, wet bar at the pool, VIP lounge at Salvador’s International airport and even a certified private airstrip and helipad. So getting back to nature does not preclude sophistication.

Or romance for that matter.

Legend has it that many moons ago the Gods Saquaíra and Maraú lived happily in love until Camamu appeared wooing Saquaíra taking her away in his canoe. Desperate, Maraú asked the God Tupã to embellish the place so that his love would come back, but, though he was heeded, the beautiful Indian never came back. Before he died, Maraú asked Tupã for a special favour: that all couples that met at the place where he had lived with his beloved one or travelled there, would never separate. Kiaroa exists exactly where Tupã supposedly granted Maraú’s wishes. Perhaps this is paradise found. One that, as yet, only a few knowledgeable people know about.

Out and About in Maraú

Take a dip in the sea, read a book on the hammock. Or try these out:

Taipus de Fora Natural Pools

Elected one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, it has a natural pool, formed by a live coral reef, approx. 20,000 m2, a real untouched submarine nursery.

Tremenbé Waterfall

A spectacle of fresh water falling into Camamú Bay salt water with a great bathing spot surrounded by the exuberant Atlantic forest.

Island Tour

CoroaVermelha Island, Pedra Furada, Campinhos Island, Goió Island and SapinhoIsland, famous for its typical restaurants and cachaça.

Beaches, walks and pedalling

MaraúPeninsulahas long stretches of flat beach. Ideal for walks and bicycle rides. And “rests” for a refreshing bath in transparent waters.

Armonia Spa

Those who really want to relax or “give their ego a treat”, try the Armonia Spa inside the forest. Simply divine.

Puesto por / Portugal