Ministério do Turismo

Comandatuba Island

Beautiful Comandatuba Island keeps a wealth of Brazilian fauna and flora throughout its stretch. The tours allow nice moments for being in touch with the well preserved Nature in this paradise. Activities in the island range from a simple and fulfilling rest under a coconut tree shade to an exciting golf match. For those who enjoy water activities, it is possible to adventure on high sea or canal fishing, around the island, or to experience the “adrenalin” of riding on a jet-ski amidst the wonderful landscape.

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Basic information
The climate in the region is hot superhumid. Average annual temperature is around 24°C – with maximum annual average of 28°C and minimum of 19°C.
City facts
Comandatuba Island
State: Bahia
Region: Northeast
Area Code: (73)

Distances
Una: 15km
Canavieiras: 42km
Ilhéus: 75km
Porto Seguro: 276km
Salvador: 542km
Accommodation / Restaurants
There is only one hotel in the island. It is the only Brazilian resort featured on the exclusive list of “The Leading Hotels of The World”, with excellent accommodation and restaurant options.
How to get there
Fluvial: Access by boat through Comandatuba Village. The hotel arranges the guests crossing. In case you wish to visit the beach in the Island, you must hire a private boat to get there.
By Road: From Ilhéus, follow highway BA-001.
By Air: There is an airport belonging to the hotel, near the site.
Services
In Ilhéus
Tourism Information: +55 (73) 3634-8142
Ilhéus Airport: +55 (73) 3231-7629
Bus Station: +55 (73) 3634-4121
São José Hospital: +55 (73) 3231-1015
Bank agencies: 24h, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, CEF, HSBC, Itaú and Real.

In Canavieiras
Bus Station: +55 (73) 3284-1399
Régis Pacheco Hospital: +55 (73) 3284-1184
Bank agencies: Banco do Brasil and Bradesco
Related links
http://www.freires.com.br/destino.asp?destino_id=10
http://www.comandatuba.com.br
http://www.transamerica.com.br/lwp/br/htcomandatuba.passeios/
http://tvturismo.terra.com.br/ilha_de_comandatuba/ilha_de_comandatuba.htm
Attractions
Tours
At the tours, guided by qualified staff, guests get information on the amazing local ecosystem. There are some unmissable tours, such as the walk through the suspension bridges at the Una Ecologic Park and the Lama Negra Safari. Don’t miss the marsh, the Dona Vida farm, and a bit more about baiana culture in the cities of Ilhéus and Canavieiras, with their old mansions.

Golf Course
Built between the ocean and the marsh, inaugurated in July 2000, the Comandatuba Island Ocean Course is one of the main and better kept golf resorts in the Country. Ocean Course has 18 holes and four difficulty levels, defined by the “tees” (exits from each hole), three for men: distance varies between 5,712 and 6,928 yards, which makes it suitable for professionals and accessible for those new to the sport. Visit the Comandatuba Ocean Course on a motorised car, learning more about the sport in a beautiful landscape.

Rafting
At Aliança river, next to the city of Una, on a double vessel conducted by professionals.

Una Ecopark
Tour monitored by biologists on an Atlantic Forest reserve. Walk and visit to the 22 meters high runway at the top of the trees.

Buggy Ride
Buggy ride on the beach to Barra Sul, stopping at Lama Negra on the way back.

Quadricycle Rides
Exciting ride to Barra Norte on the beach and paths.

Jet Tour on the Marsh
Jet-ski ride on the marsh to Barra Sul – with a nautic instructor.

Round the Comandatuba Island
Motorboat ride around the Comandatuba Island, lasting two and a half hours.

Canal Fishing
Both fishing lovers and beginners will be amazed with the amount of species at the canal. Alloy boats with all the required gear for a good fishing session: artificial bait and pilot included.

Birdwatching
Follow the environmental guide on a walk at the golf course to learn about the fauna and flora of the island and watch native birds with binoculars.

Walk to Barra Norte
5km walk to Barra Norte. Schooner tour around the canal.

Cocoa Farm
For those who like chocolate, this is a good opportunity. Learn about planting, harvesting and all the production process of the “gold fruit”, the cocoa.

Lama Negra Tour
Navigate through the marsh canals to the south of the island for a black mud health bath. On the way, be in contact with the local community, fauna and flora. Includes sugar cane spirit tasting and bean soup, as well as support from an environmental guide.

Crabs Pathway
Tour monitored by an environmental guide to a pathway among the marsh trees for the observation of crabs, birds, typical trees and a demonstration of the arts of fishing and hunting made by a genuine crab hunter.

Tour to Barra Norte
Schooner tour to Barra Norte, one of the points where the canal meets the ocean.

Sunset
Schooner tour to enjoy a beautiful sunset at Barra Norte, with champagne and fruit.

Ecobike
Enjoy Nature in a different way. Bike ride on an Atlantic Forest path, at the Country farm.

Baby space
Space near the baby kitchen for children under four with toys suitable for their ages.


Vicinity

Ilhéus City Tour
Know the history of Gabriela’s land and visit the places where some of Jorge Amado’s characters used to live.

Tour to Canavieiras
Visit a small cocoa farm and the historic centre of Canavieiras, where the first scenes of the famous Brazilian soap opera, “Gabriela, Cravo e Canela” were shot.

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