Txai Resort

On Brazil’s tropical Cacoa Coast, Ilhéus.

Some of the 40 guestrooms and stilted bungalows are perched down by the beach, while others are scattered among the 100 hectares of hillside coconut groves, which gaze out over the ocean.

As the sun sets on Bahia, indulge in Brazilian cuisine and magical ocean views while dining by candlelight on a tropical hillside or in one of the thatched-roof restaurants tucked away on the beach. With a healthily-stocked wine cellar and a flair for artistically-presented dishes, Txai’s three restaurants sizzle with Brazilian style.

Active visitors looking to take full advantage of the stunning natural surroundings can grab a surfboard and hit the waves, venture out into the rainforest on horseback, hike through the surrounding mangroves or negotiate the nearby tumbling rivers by raft. For a taste of local culture, pay a visit to the quaint town of Itacaré to wander the charming cobbled streets and, while there, get a capoeira lesson from those who do it best. Those looking for a little R&R will find it on the long stretch of golden sand beach, and should be sure to indulge in a little pampering in the hill-top Shamash spa, which shows off magical views across the spectacular Bahian coast.