With its bungalows nestling in a colourful, tropical coconut grove, or on stilts on the river, this Brazilian holiday Resort lies alongside a secluded beach, a short ride from buzzing Salvador de Bahia. Between exhilarating moments on the flying trapeze and games of tennis, make the most of the coast to play beach volleyball. Ideal for a family break or holiday.
234 bungalows nestling in the shade of a magnificent coconut grove, alongside the river that runs through the Resort.
Built in the local style, the bungalows are in perfect harmony with the Samba spirit, grouped in 10 different sectors, painted in bright oranges and yellows. All the bungalows are in quiet locations, close to the centre of the Resort.
A comfortable and stylish Club Room with furniture made of exotic wood and beautiful natural colours for a harmoniously tranquil holiday. In the heart of the coconut grove, with a view of the gardens or lagoon. Also available as connecting rooms.
Why not treat yourself to a Superior Club Room.
| Surface | 26 m² - 52 m² |
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| Guests | 1 - 6 persons |
The spacious Deluxe Family Room has a parents' room with balcony and a lounge area for the children. Great view over the lagoon from the furnished balcony.
| Surface | 44 m² - 52 m² |
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| Guests | 1 - 4 persons |
The largest Sports School in the world is all yours! Exceptional sports and group lessons for all levels of skill. Beginners and experienced sportsmen enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and exclusive, fun teaching from G.O®s trained in their discipline. Indulge yourself to the extreme and discover new emotions.
With the benefit of over 40 years’ Club Med experience behind it, our Resort proposes innovative clubs for children and teenagers:
Dedicated areas specifically designed for their needs, and equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
G.O®s with a passion for their job(1)
Numerous activities for all ages: sport, creative activities and games for the different age groups
Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their stay, and respect the children’s desires and sleeping patterns
For information: the children’s clubs are open all week, except Sunday.
(1)In France, G.O®s with a BAFA (State diploma for youth group leaders) or childcare qualification, depending on the age of the children; in other countries, an equivalent local diploma or relevant experience.
We've thought of everything possible to ensure your children have a unique, adventure-packed holiday, with discovery, sports and activities for each age group:
Sport: Little Tennis, Little Soccer
Making things: cookery lessons (e.g. Petit Chef Program®), art and crafts
Expression: dance, preparing and taking part in shows, crazy signs
Play: group games and activities
Lunch and tea
Evening: after dinner with their friends, the children enjoy specially devised evening activities
From 9 am to 5.30 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm, 6 days a week
Teenagers can meet up and take part in the activities that interest them most, in the company of their G.O®:
Sports activities: flying trapeze, archery, etc
Artistic activities: dance, shows, crazy signs
Evening: entertainment, films, shows
6 days out of 7
From 4 months to 7 years
To enjoy a moment of total freedom, take advantage of the babysitting service.
For information: we provide a list of babysitting services on request. but Club Med has no responsibility for the service provided.
Until 23 months
We’ve done everything in our power to ensure the comfort and well-being of babies and parents.
Personal welcome, baby-care material available in your room and/or in the baby feeding and equipment room (cot, baby bath, high chair on request, bottle-warmer), sweet and savoury baby foods, baby corner equipped to prepare babies' meals, high chairs and/or booster cushions in the restaurant.
Spare pushchairs are also available if required.
From 4 to 23 months
This baby corner, located in the main restaurant, has sweet and savoury baby foods and all the equipment necessary for preparing babyies' meals.
Until 23 months
Open 24 hours a day, it provides all the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals: mixer, steriliser (provided only on request), microwave, fridge, bottle warmer (systematically provided in the room for G.Ms® who have reserved the Baby Club Med® or Club Med Baby Welcome®) and additional products such as mineral water, fruit, yoghourt, biscuits, cereals and long-life milk (baby formula milk not provided).
The playgrounds independent from the children's club facilities are accessible to all children, accompanied by their parents.
From 3 to 4 years
Through role play, children get to learn tennis the fun way.
From 3 to 7 years
A half hour lesson with equipment, facilities and method devised specifically for children.
From 4 to 10 years
Your children have great fun in the kitchen, proud as punch to be real little chefs. The cookery activity is part of the Mini Club Med® programme - they learn to make pastries. And the icing on the cake is that parents can come and taste what the children have made.
From 4 to 5 years
Circus workshops for children aged 4 to 6 at Mini Club Med®, to discover the joys of the circus in small groups, with G.O®s trained in their discipline. The children take part in a show, where they can demonstrate what they have learnt.
For information:
The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure optimal penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.
Each country has its own gastronomy, with sweet, savoury or spicey specialities.
Discover a host of new flavours during your stay, and let your imagination lead the way, from breakfast through to dinner. Make the most of our Open Bar and Snacks formula.
With its central location, semi-open design leading into luxuriant tropical gardens, and friendly atmosphere, the Pelourinho provides the perfect setting for enjoying international cuisine from the buffet. A selection of low-calorie dishes prepared daily by our chef and his team are also available.
There is no better place to sample Brazilian specialities than this open-air restaurant located in the heart of the coconut grove, near the tennis courts. The Cabana atmosphere and Brazilian cuisine - with fish dishes and traditional cassava - will put you in the mood.
Drinks served by the glass and at the bar only: water, fruit juices and sodas, hot drinks and cocktails with and without alcohol, wines and local and international spirits.
A selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
Champagnes, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks are available from vending machines in some of our Resorts and/or at the Club Med Boutique. Certain super-premium brands and bottled wines are also available à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.
With an ideal poolside location and a fabulous view over the beach and sea, this bar has a spacious terrace, part covered and part open-air, and serves snacks during the day. By night, the mood goes upbeat as the bar 'goes disco'. A cigar humidor is available at extra cost.
Right next door to our Brazilian specialty restaurant, this trendy bar serves delicious coffee and refreshing fruit juices all day long. Catch up with friends and family in a relaxed environment.
Brazil in brief
- Surface area: 8,514,876 sq km
- Capital: Brasilia
- Official language: Portuguese
- Currency: the Real.
Make the most of your stay at Itaparica to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.
Towns located nearby:
- Bom Despacho is 12 km from Club Med.
Travel time: a 15-minute drive
- Mar Grande is 13 km from Club Med.
Mar Grande is buzzing with activity both day and night. The town centre is very pleasant, and there is a good beach where you can enjoy a swim.
Travel time: a 15-minute drive
- Itaparica is 18 km from Club Med.
The capital of the state of Bahia is located in a beautiful, sheltered bay. This unique town has a very lively upper quarter, while the lower quarter is the business and commercial sector.
Travel time: 1 and a half hours by road and ferry
- Nazaré is 68 km from Club Med.
A typical town with houses on stilts along the river, renowned for its statue of Christ from which you have a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside.
Travel time: a 45-minute drive.
Vaccinations and medical treatment
It is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure.
Vaccinations recommended:
Polio
Tetanus
Hepatitis A and B
Vaccination against yellow fever (in an approved centre) is compulsory in the Amazon region only, even if there is no official obligation.
Mosquitos can transmit certain viral or parasitic diseases, so the use of tropical mosquito repellents for the skin and clothing is recommended.
Risk of the most dangerous form of malaria (falciparum) means that serious prevention is necessary (chemoprophylaxis and mosquito repellents). This risk concerns the Amazon region only.
The Resort has a resident nurse.
Visa not required for stay up to 90 days.
With its bungalows nestling in a colourful, tropical coconut grove, or on stilts on the river, this Brazilian holiday Resort lies alongside a secluded beach, a short ride from buzzing Salvador de Bahia. Between exhilarating moments on the flying trapeze and games of tennis, make the most of the coast to play beach volleyball. Ideal for a family break or holiday.
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