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Mata Atlântica densa encontrando praia de areia branca em Itacaré, com ondas turquesa e rochas de granito

Editorial & curadoria de destino • Costa do Cacau

Itacaré & Serra Grande — Where the forest walks down to the sand.

Where preserved Atlantic rainforest meets turquoise coves, waterfall trails and a timber architecture that has learned to disappear into the landscape.

BahiaStay keeps 2 properties in Itacaré & Serra Grande, in Costa do Cacau, from R$ 2.450 to R$ 7.200 a night, plus 2 properties for sale from R$ 11.800.000. Every one is visited in person before it enters the catalogue.

What to do

Things to do in Itacaré & Serra Grande

The team arranges any of these in advance — including the ones that depend on tide or wind.

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  • Surfing the village beaches

    Concha for beginners, Tiririca and Engenhoca for those who already surf — all a few minutes from the centre.

    2 hours

  • Rafting on the Rio de Contas

    A raft run through rapids between the forest, with a calm stretch at the end for a river swim.

    Half day

  • Four-beach trail

    A forest walk linking Conchas, Tiririca, Costa and Ribeira, with descents to deserted sand.

    Half day

  • Canopy course and zip line

    Suspended circuits in the Atlantic forest, crossing above the river and through the treetops.

    Half day

  • Waterfalls in the forest

    Freshwater falls and pools a few kilometres from the village, reached by a short trail.

    Half day

  • The cocoa route

    A visit to the region's cocoa estates, from pod to bar, tasting chocolate made on site.

    Half day

Where to eat

Eating in Itacaré & Serra Grande

The areas where the destination’s good cooking is concentrated, and what to look for in each.

Rua Pedro Longo

The village's restaurant street: chef-driven cooking, Bahian food and small houses side by side, all within walking distance.

  • Chef's cooking with cocoa
  • Moqueca
  • Vegetarian and whole food

Praia da Concha

The village's town beach, with beach bars and calm water — where you have lunch between surfs.

  • Grilled fish
  • Local açaí
  • Prawn small plates

The cocoa route

The Cocoa Coast produces award-winning fine chocolate, and the region's estates open for tastings.

  • Single-origin chocolate
  • Cocoa nibs and pulp
  • Coffee with cocoa

Which places are worth it changes from season to season. Table bookings — including at the hardest ones to get into — are made by the team, with a word on what is good right now.Talk to the team

Private portfolio

Properties in Itacaré & Serra Grande

2 stays selected on the ground in this region.

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Eco-Design
Prainha • Itacaré & Serra Grande

Refúgio Tropical

4 suites • 8 guests • Bioclimatic architecture

R$ 7.200 / noite
Private real estate

For sale in Itacaré & Serra Grande

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Exclusive Deserted Beach
Reserva Costeira • Itacaré & Serra Grande
Agroforestry cocoa estate

Gleba & Fazenda Rio das Contas

A monumental property with 42 hectares of preserved Atlantic forest, a private waterfall, a contemporary main house and small-batch fine cocoa production.

Built area
1,400 m²
Land
420,000 m²
Accommodation
7 bungalows
Water
Waterfall
Valor de aquisiçãoR$ 42.000.000
Dossiê
Private Cliff
São José • Itacaré & Serra Grande
Private cliff

Eco-Estate Vista Oceano — Itacaré

Set into the clifftop with a permanent ocean panorama, energy self-sufficiency and a private trail down to an untouched beach.

Built area
620 m²
Land
5,800 m²
Accommodation
4 suites
Valor de aquisiçãoR$ 11.800.000
Dossiê
BahiaStay Concierge

Plan your season in Itacaré & Serra Grande with curation made to measure

The team handles choosing the house, the transfers, the private chef, the boat trips and the restaurant bookings.

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