Pousada Lagoa do Cassange, Maraú, Bahia
"Beach side eco-lodge offering sophisticated informality located near the beautiful Lagoa do Cassange"
| Nearest Airport: | Ilheus - 120 kms | |
| Trip Style: | Beach, Eco-tourism, Honeymoon + Romance, Nature + Wildlife | |
| Pousada Facilities: |
14 bedrooms: all bungalows accepts children, bar, free wi-fi , hammocks, honeymoon package, massage, restaurant, supports community projects, supports sustainable tourism |
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| Room Facilities: | 220v; air conditioning, fans, laundry service, minibar, power showers, room safe, telephone, wi-fi | |
| Language(s): | English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish | |
| Recommended attractions: | birding, boat trips, buggy trips, diving, farm visits, flora & fauna, kayaking | |
| Ideal for: | couples, families, friends sharing, gay friendly, honeymoon, solo travellers | |
| Price Category: | $$ bed and breakfast or half board | |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, Mastercard , AMEX | |
| Web Site: | http://www.lagoadocassange.com.br | |
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Note: Where pousadas are off the beaten track, Google maps only show the nearest town, and are not an accurate guide to location. |
About the pousada
I was beginning to regret the decision to stay one night only in Barra Grande and then move on to Lagoa da Cassange. Not only because we really wanted to stay at the Pousada Ponta do Muta for a night, but also because what looked like a very short easy 20 km trip down south and back was clearly not as simple as that. Firstly you can’t get there without hiring 4x4 transport to negotiate the hour long bumpy and unsignposted dirt and sand track which takes you there. Then, to get back to Camamu on the mainland without going back into Barra Grande, you have to charter a speedboat from the Porto do Jobel, which will set you back another couple of hundred reais.
The moment we arrived, though, all regrets were instantly forgotten. Pousada Lagoa do Cassange is the most beautiful collection of eco-bungalows, with grounds full of palm trees and flowers, running down to a seemingly never ending and totally deserted beach. Both service and homemade food is superb. The bungalows in turn, are all beautifully appointed with excellent showers, CD player, ecological air cooling system and airy mosquito nets round the beds.
The pousada offers many excursions to different places on the peninsula and there is no shortage of things to do, but whilst you are there you can forget contact with the outside world. Your mobile won’t work and internet connection is intermittent at best. Pousada Lagoa de Cassange is simply a place to chillout in rustic luxury, a place where, as they say, “serenity surrounds the soul”. We definitely didn’t want to leave.
About the location
Pousada Lagoa do Cassange is situated on the very narrow coastal strip which runs between the Atlantic ocean and the freshwater Lake of Cassange on the Peninsula of Marau, southwest of Salvador. Although 20 km from Barra Grande village, access is only by unsignposted and extremely bumpy dirt and sand track.
The peninsula itself is growing in popularity and Barra Grande at least gets full over carnival and major holidays. However the peninsula is still remarkably unspoilt, and whilst access remains this difficult it is likely to remain so.
Not to be missed
- snorkelling in the crystal clear water of Taipu de Fora
- kayaking on the Lagoa
- guided walks in the Atlantic rain forest
- a visit to the remains of the 19th century British kerosene, and greaseproof paper factory
- just chilling out by the sea
Pousada Starpoints
- personalized service and attention from friendly staff
- wonderful home-made breakfasts
- super eco-friendly
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