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Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada Beijo do Vento, Bahia
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By Alison McGowan
February 15, 2010
Pousada Beijo do Vento came highly recommended and we were not disappointed once we upgraded to the panoramic rooms, which are airy and spacious and have verandas, hammocks and fabulous views. Perched on a cliff just at the end of the Rua Mucuge - the main street in Ajuda - Beijo do Vento has the twin advantages of being calm and peaceful, whilst still being close to all the bars and nightlife in Ajuda. When we came, low season, there were very few guests so we practically had the whole pousada to ourselves. Chilling around the pool with a good book and a caipirinha in hand, all you have in front of you is the endless sea. Wonderful!
About the Location
Arraial d'Ajuda was just a sleepy Indian fishing village called Santo Amaro when it was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 1500s. And it probably would have stayed that way had it not been for the discovery of a statue and rumours of miracles, which encouraged countless pilgrimages. These days a different sort of tourist, attracted more by the bars and boutiques and clubbing, has discovered Ajuda. However, off-season, the town reverts back to its normal sleepy state and at night there is more gentle sort of live music to listen to over dinner.
Not to Be Missed
- Pitinga beach- fabulous pink cliffs and great seafood in the beach bars
- Barbara Bela restaurant for a moqueca (fish stew)
- Igreja d'Ajuda (the main church)
Starpoints
* location- quiet but walking distance from the village
* fabulous views over the sea
* restaurants and nightlife close by
Try a Different Place if...
...you want "super hidden", or you have difficulty walking.
Alison is a British writer, musician, and marketing consultant, based in Rio de Janeiro. She can be contacted on alison@hiddenpousadasbrazil.com. Visit her site at http://www.hiddenpousadasbrazil.com/.
Previous articles by Alison:
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada Agua de Coco, Ceara
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Artjungle Eco Lodge & Spa, Itacare, Bahia
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Alcino Estalagem, Lençois, Bahia
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada 0031, Cumbuco, Ceará
Brazil: Maguire's Guesthouse, Manaus, Amazonas
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Hotel Casa do Amarelindo, Salvador, Bahia
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Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Casa Mila, nr. Ubatuba, São Paulo
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2/15/2010
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