Portuguese in Brazil
We offer Portuguese language courses at our school in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.
Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. |
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Portuguese in Salvador da Bahia
Passionate drumbeats and breathtaking landscapes in a multicultural Caribbean environment, a dream come true we invite you to celebrate in Salvador da Bahia.
Salvador da Bahia is located along on the north-eastern coast of Brazil and is full of surprises.
Walking down its winding alleys will take you back in time into the Portuguese colonizing age when Salvador da Bahia was Brazil’s capital. The passionate display of Capoiera dance moves on the beach to typical Brazilian drumbeats shows Brazil’s lively native nature. |
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Strolling along the cobblestone pavements in Salvador da Bahia´s old city by night may easily end up getting drawn into a crazy night street party and you will most likely not get any sleep until dawn.
The ultimate outburst of Brazilian temperament takes place every February when Salvador da Bahia’s hold its famous street carnival.
Salvador da Bahia is also a very good place to experience Brazilian history fist hand. Sites to visit are the numerous churches, the historic lighthouse towering the bay and an elevator which takes you from the central market place to the upper part of the city. |
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When its beaches you are looking for Salvador da Bahia is the place to be, the city is surrounded by beaches in all directions.
Apart from the relatively crowded city beaches, which are great for meeting people, there are lots of tropical oases along the coast. |
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Salvador da Bahia in a Nutshell |
● Location
Salvador
da Bahia is located along the Atlantic Ocean in the northeast of
Brazil. It boasts one of the most famous street carnivals in Brazil
and is generally known for its beautifully preserved colonial
centre, kilometres of beaches, and the friendliness of its
inhabitants. |
● Famous for
Salvador da Bahia is located on the Atlantic Ocean in the northeast of Brazil. Its known for its beautifully preserved colonial centre, kilometres of beaches, the friendliness of its inhabitants and one of the most famous street carnivals in Brazil. |
● School surroundings
The school is located directly on the ocean front in Rio Vermelho, where you will find Salvador's biggest variety of clubs, bars and restaurants. |
● Cities, towns and villages nearby
Praia do Forte, Morro
de São Paulo, Itaparica, Lençóis. |
● Places of interest
Flamengo Beach, Stela
Mares Beach, Pelourinho, Barra Beach, Mercado Modelo, Solar da
União, islands in the Bahia de Todos os Santos. |
● Special events
Festa de Yemanja, the big street festival in Rio Vermelho in honour of the Afro-Brazilian goddess Orixas, pre-carnival and carnival celebrations. |
● Shopping
Salvador is full of ethnic shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts. The main market place with its countless food; drink and crafts shops is an experience in itself. Modern shops are located in the centre too and there is also a mall just outside the centre. |
● Nightlife
With the numerous festivals and parties taking place in Salvador there really is no time to get bored! Put a few locals together in a street corner and before you know it you'll have a street party which will keep you dancing until the early hours! Bars and restaurants have a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and the clubs in the old part of the city create an infectious buzz in the heart of Salvador. |
● Public transport facilities
The best way to get
around is by bus. |
● Getting there from the airport
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bus: |
The airport is
located about 35 km outside the centre of Salvador. There is a
direct bus service from the airport which will stops
almost directly at our school. The service runs every hour
from 08:00 to 19:00, but can sometimes be a bit unreliable. |
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train: |
Not possible |
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taxi: |
A taxi trip to the school will take
approximately 20 minutes. |
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