With its bungalows nestling in a colourful, tropical coconut grove, or on stilts on the river, this Brazilian holiday Resort lies alongside a secluded beach, a short ride from buzzing Salvador de Bahia. Between exhilarating moments on the flying trapeze and games of tennis, make the most of the coast to play beach volleyball. Ideal for a family break or holiday.
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With an ideal poolside location and a fabulous view over the beach and sea, this bar has a spacious terrace, part covered and part open-air, and serves snacks during the day. By night, the mood goes upbeat as the bar 'goes disco'. A cigar humidor is available at extra cost.
Right next door to our Brazilian specialty restaurant, this trendy bar serves delicious coffee and refreshing fruit juices all day long. Catch up with friends and family in a relaxed environment.
With its central location, semi-open design leading into luxuriant tropical gardens, and friendly atmosphere, the Pelourinho provides the perfect setting for enjoying international cuisine from the buffet. A selection of low-calorie dishes prepared daily by our chef and his team are also available.
There is no better place to sample Brazilian specialities than this open-air restaurant located in the heart of the coconut grove, near the tennis courts. The Cabana atmosphere and Brazilian cuisine - with fish dishes and traditional cassava - will put you in the mood.
Steep yourself in the spirit of Bahia, the Afro-Latino heart of Brazil. The region’s character infuses our Resort’s happy, peaceful atmosphere. Between the lagoon, the coconut grove, Brazilian craftsmanship and the warm local welcome, it’s a dream come tr...
Brazil in brief
Surface area: 8,514,876 sq km
Capital: Brasilia
Official language: Portuguese
Make the most of your stay at Itaparica to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.
Towns located nearby:
Travel time: a 15-minute drive
Mar Grande is buzzing with activity both day and night. The town centre is very pleasant, and there is a good beach where you can enjoy a swim.
Travel time: a 15-minute drive
The capital of the state of Bahia is located in a beautiful, sheltered bay. This unique town has a very lively upper quarter, while the lower quarter is the business and commercial sector.
Travel time: 1 and a half hours by road and ferry
A typical town with houses on stilts along the river, renowned for its statue of Christ from which you have a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside.
Travel time: a 45-minute drive.
Vaccinations and medical treatment
It is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure.
Vaccinations recommended:
Polio
Tetanus
Hepatitis A and B
Yellow Fever (since January 2018)
Vaccination against yellow fever (in an approved centre) is compulsory in the Amazon region only, even if there is no official obligation.
Mosquitos can transmit certain viral or parasitic diseases, so the use of tropical mosquito repellents for the skin and clothing is recommended.
Risk of the most dangerous form of malaria (falciparum) means that serious prevention is necessary (chemoprophylaxis and mosquito repellents). This risk concerns the Amazon region only.
The Resort has a resident nurse.
All travellers entering must possess a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document valid for travel.The documents should be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry.
Foreign nationals who require a visa to enter must apply and obtain a visa in advance.
With its bungalows nestling in a colourful, tropical coconut grove, or on stilts on the river, this Brazilian holiday Resort lies alongside a secluded beach, a short ride from buzzing Salvador de Bahia. Between exhilarating moments on the flying trapeze and games of tennis, make the most of the coast to play beach volleyball. Ideal for a family break or holiday.
With the benefit of over 40 years’ Club Med experience behind it, our Resort proposes innovative clubs for children and teenagers:
Dedicated areas specifically designed for their needs, and equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
G.O®s with a passion for their job(1)
Numerous activities for all ages: sport, creative activities and games for the different age groups
Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their stay, and respect the children’s desires and sleeping patterns
For information: the children’s clubs are open all week, except Sunday.
Junior Club Med is proposed only during the Brazilian school holidays.
(1)In France, G.O®s with a BAFA (State diploma for youth group leaders) or childcare qualification, depending on the age of the children; in other countries, an equivalent local diploma or relevant experience.
We've thought of everything possible to ensure your children have a unique, adventure-packed holiday, with discovery, sports and activities for each age group:
Sport: Little Tennis, Little Soccer
Making things: cookery lessons (e.g. Petit Chef Program®), art and crafts
Expression: dance, preparing and taking part in shows, crazy signs
Play: group games and activities
Lunch and tea
Evening: after dinner with their friends, the children enjoy specially devised evening activities
6 days out of 7
Teenagers can meet up and take part in the activities that interest them most, in the company of their G.O®:
Sports activities: flying trapeze, archery, etc
Artistic activities: dance, shows, crazy signs
Evening: entertainment, films, shows
Junior Club Med is proposed only during the Brazilian school holidays.
6 days out of 7
From 4 months
To enjoy a moment of total freedom, take advantage of the babysitting service.
For information: we provide a list of babysitting services on request. but Club Med has no responsibility for the service provided.
Until 23 months
We’ve done everything in our power to ensure the comfort and well-being of babies and parents.
Personal welcome, baby-care material available in your room and/or in the baby feeding and equipment room (cot, baby bath, high chair on request, bottle-warmer), sweet and savoury baby foods, baby corner equipped to prepare babies' meals, high chairs and/or booster cushions in the restaurant.
Spare pushchairs are also available if required.
This baby corner, located in the main restaurant, has sweet and savoury baby foods and all the equipment necessary for preparing babyies' meals.
Until 23 months
Open 24 hours a day, it provides all the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals: mixer, steriliser (provided only on request), microwave, fridge, bottle warmer (systematically provided in the room for G.Ms® who have reserved the Baby Club Med® or Club Med Baby Welcome®) and additional products such as mineral water, fruit, yoghourt, biscuits, cereals and long-life milk (baby formula milk not provided).
The playgrounds independent from the children's club facilities are accessible to all children, accompanied by their parents.
From 3 to 4 years
Through role play, children get to learn tennis the fun way.
From 3 to 7 years
A half hour lesson with equipment, facilities and method devised specifically for children.
From 4 to 10 years
Your children have great fun in the kitchen, proud as punch to be real little chefs. The cookery activity is part of the Mini Club Med® programme - they learn to make pastries. And the icing on the cake is that parents can come and taste what the children have made.
From 4 to 5 years
Circus workshops for children at Mini Club Med®, to discover the joys of the circus in small groups, with G.O®s trained in their discipline. The children take part in a show, where they can demonstrate what they have learnt.
Welcome to the world's biggest sport academy: Club Med. On the water, on the ground or in the air: the all-terrain activities on offer are mapped out just for you. With coaching from your G.O®, experience new sensations. Or find joy in improving your tech...
With energy points stimulated, and body and mind perfectly relaxed, slip into a realm of total wellness and relaxation.
Discover a world of total relaxation and enjoy the pleasures of wellness and beauty treatments.