Ministério do Turismo

Canavieiras

Canavieiras is an ecological space located along the Cacao Coast, in the south of the state of Bahia. It is comprised of seven marine islands. Specialized publications point to Canavieiras as being the largest natural fishing hole for snook – a noble fish – in Brazil. The city is bathed by the Pardo River. It has wide streets and historical site from the beginning of the century built in pleasant and colorful architecture. The island of Atalaia, located in front of the city, has 14 km of continuous beach, coconut trees and mangrove areas that are home to herons, parrots, parakeets and swallows, maintaining the food chain cycle of several marine and fluvial species. Ever present nature provides tourist and ecological activity, permitting long bicycle rides through wild trails, untouched beaches and much swimming in rivers and the sea.

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Basic information
Climate:
Hot and humid tropical climate. Average temperature of 24.5ºC. Rain from April to June.
Events
Royal Charlotte Tournament
This is part of the Bahia Billfish Championship that chooses the grand winner in sport and ocean fishing in the state. It is comprised of four phases, two held in Salvador and the other two in Canavieiras. The championship reinforces ecologically correct fishing since the participants must release all marlins that are under the permitted weight. The tournament also has great social importance. In a general sense, the amount received from the registrations is converted into benefits for the community. During the championship, the participants face the majestic and coveted blue marlin on the high seas. This large billfish appears this time of year at the Royal Charlotte Bank, a submerged platform located 30 miles from the Pardo River sand bar. The tournament is held in the months of November thru January. For more information, call: +55 (71) 240-1831 and +55 (71) 9961-3628.

National Crab Festival
This is great event that mobilizes the entire city. It is held annually during the first fifteen days of September.
City facts
State: Bahia
Region: Northeast
Population: 35,322 inhabitants
Area Code: (73)

Distances
Salvador: 567 km
Porto Seguro: 274 km
Ilhéus: 113 km
Accommodation / Restaurants
Downtown Canavieiras is on the continent and the best beaches, as well as the best hotels and inns are on the fluvial island of Atalaia, 2 km away. There are restaurants and bars in the historical center.

The abundance of food from the sea, the river and the mangrove – such as hermit crabs, oysters, crabs, lucinas, shrimp, lobsters and various species of fish – make the city a true gastronomic paradise.
Get to know some of the options in the sites below:
http://www.canavieiras-ba.com.br/
http://www.bahia.com.br
How to get there
By Air: the Ilhéus airport, 113 km from Canavieiras, receives daily flights from the main cities in Brazil. Another alternative is the Comandatuba airport, although it has limitations regarding flight frequencies and origins.
By Highway: from Salvador take BR-101 and then the state highway into town.
Services
Bus Station: +55 (73) 284-1399

Bank Agencies
There are only two different bank agencies in Canavieiras.
Related links
http://www.canavieiras-ba.com.br/
http://www.bahia.com.br
http://www.costadocacau.com.br/
http://www.sct.ba.gov.br/turismo/rural_cacau.asp
Attractions
Fishing
The billfish season goes from October to the beginning of March. Three to five blue marlins are normally sighted everyday until mid-February. The following month the numbers drop considerably, however the size increases. 80% of all blue marlins normally weigh between 150 and 300 kg, however it is not unusual to come across fish over 350 kg. Fights with white marlin and sailfish (fish that normally weigh more than 45 kg) are frequent.

Royal Charlotte Bank
Considered to be one of the three best fishing holes in the world, the Royal Charlotte Bank is a submerged platform that stretches along 50 miles of coast and causes an extensive reflux of the ocean current in its northern slope. This phenomenon attracts enormous concentrations of bait, and consequently, large species of fish.


Beaches

Costa Beach
It is 6 km long and it is the first beach upon arriving on the island of Atalaia. There are vacation homes on the beach, coconut groves and several beach support areas where delicious regional food can be enjoyed. It is the busiest beach.

Barra Velha Beach
Take BA-001 until km 18 and then go 6 km along a dirt road. Then, take the ferry boat to cross a river and go 4 more kilometers on another dirt road. You will then arrive at this straight beach with its weak waves, coconut trees and loose, white sand. Great for fishing.

Atalaia Beach
Located in front of the village of Atalaia, this beach has some vacation homes and homes of fishermen. It is good to walk to the Pardo River sand bar.

Patipe Beach
Straight, with weak waves, good for kayaking and windsurfing. It has coconut trees, small farms and vacation homes. It is also good for fishing.

South Beach
This beach is deserted and can be reached by boat from the Pardo River. It is straight, with strong waves and beaten sand. It has coconut trees and mangroves.

North Beach
This beach is deserted and alongside farms. It is straight, long (11 km) with strong waves, coconut grove and Atlantic Woods. It is also called the "oiticica" beach.

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