Ilha De Itaparica Sights

  1. Beaches

    Praia Ponta da Areia (2km north of Bom Despacho) is a thin strip of sand with clear, shallow water, and with barracas serving good seafood. Praia da Penha (10km south of Bom Despacho) has excellent views of Salvador. Praia Barra Grande (7km further south) is Itaparica's finest public beach with clear water and weekend homes, and lies in front of its namesake village. Bahians, who love a beach with lots of people on it, consider Praia Cacha Pregos (20km further south) the island's best.

    Read more about Beaches

  2. Fonte da Bica

    The city of Itaparica has a few historic constructions, including the Fonte da Bica, from 1842.

    Read more about Fonte da Bica

  3. Forte de São Lourenço

    Guarding the northern tip of the island, the Forte de São Lourenço (1711) was built by Dutch invaders and figured prominently in Bahia's battle for independence in 1823.

    Read more about Forte de São Lourenço

  4. Igreja Baiacu

    In the center of the island, a huge tree wraps its roots around the ruins of the Igreja Baiacu and grows right out of them.

    Read more about Igreja Baiacu

  5. Igreja Matriz do Santíssimo Sacramento

    The city of Itaparica has a few historic constructions, including the Igreja Matriz do Santíssimo Sacramento, built in 1715.

    Read more about Igreja Matriz do Santíssimo Sacramento

  7. Solar Tenente Botas

    The city of Itaparica has a few historic constructions, including the Solar Tenente Botas.

    Read more about Solar Tenente Botas