Vista aérea das piscinas naturais de coral em Taipu de Fora, na Península de Maraú, com coqueirais na orla

Editorial & curadoria de destino • Baía de Camamu

Maraú Peninsula — Natural pools and untouched privacy.

Taipu de Fora, Barra Grande and a stretch of coconut groves with no asphalt: the most secluded enclave on the Bahian coast, reached by boat or small plane.

BahiaStay keeps 2 properties in Maraú Peninsula, in Baía de Camamu, from R$ 3.400 to R$ 18.000 a night, plus 1 property for sale from R$ 34.000.000. Every one is visited in person before it enters the catalogue.

What to do

Things to do in Maraú Peninsula

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

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Taipu de Fora pools
The largest reef formation on the Bahian coast, with pools of clear water and fish a few metres from the sand.
Half dayLow tide only
Camamu Bay by boat
Sailing Brazil's third-largest bay, among islands, mangroves and a waterfall that drops into the sea.
Full day
Kitesurfing at Barra Grande
Steady wind and flat water on the bay side — some of the best conditions on the Bahian coast.
2 hoursWind from September to March

Where to eat

Eating in Maraú Peninsula

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

Barra Grande village

The village holds the peninsula's dining rooms, all on foot, between the beach and the harbour.

Seafood from the bay
Camamu oysters
Chef's cooking, very few tables

Taipu de Fora

Lunch at the beach bars facing the natural pools, straight after the low-tide swim.

Grilled fish
Prawns in garlic and oil
Coconut water

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

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