Harlequin Resorts is designing a Beachfront, Luxury 5 Star Spa, Golf and Country Club in Brazil

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25/05/2009

Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is designing a Beachfront, Luxury 5 Star Spa, Golf and Country Club, in which it intends to incorporate a ‘Legends’ Golf Course, Tennis Academy, Football Academy, Equestrian Centre & Polo Academy, The Island Sanctuary Spa, Trader Vic’s Restaurant and Mai Tai Cocktail Lounge.
Bahia is a tropical paradise covered with dense vegetation of coconut and banana trees. It is one of the 26 states of Brazil, situated on the northeastern Atlantic coast and enjoys a year round tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation, averaging 27°c and complimented by warm, soft breezes. The coastline with its calm seas is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Brazil. Garapua Beach Resort will be situated on Ilha de Tinhare, a pretty little island 60km south of Salvador in the Baia de Todos os Santos (the Bay of All Saints). The island is considered to be one of the most desirable tropical destinations in the world and is the tenth most visited place in Brazil. With beautiful beaches and calm, crystalline, warm waters,  Atlantic rainforest, mangroves and coconut groves that are home to a stunning array of flowers, colourful birds, monkeys and marine life. The island is home to a few small fishing villages, the largest of which is Morro de Sao Paulo, with beautiful colonial architecture and historical monuments. Salvador is the third largest city in Brazil and was the first colonial capital of Brazil, renowned for its cuisine, music and architecture. Each February it is home to a week long Carnival which is considered to be the biggest street party in the world. 2 million people celebrate throughout 15 miles of streets, avenues and squares and an average of 800 thousand visitors descend on the city to participate.