Bahia really has something for everyone – powder-fine beaches and reef-ringed islands, waterfalls in the Diamond mountains of the arid
sertão,
and cobbled streets and pastel-painted houses in Salvador. Tourists are starting to discover a taste for spicy Bahian cuisine after watching displays of gymnastic
capoeira
or attempting the rhythms of
axé-samba
at the world's largest Mardi Gras carnival. Bradt's
Bahia
leads travellers to the Baroque splendour of the capital, Salvador, and relaxes at Trancoso's tropical spas. Whether strolling along deserted beaches or wandering far from the beaten path to view exotic wildlife, visitors will find author Alex Robinson's meticulously researched
an indispensable companion. It is the only English-language guidebook dedicated to this exciting, undiscovered destination.