Carnival, Yemanjá and the hosted stays
February
Carnival in Barra
Salvador's Carnival is one of the largest street parties in the world, and one of its main routes runs along the Barra seafront to Ondina. Casa Apolo is a short walk from it, with a roof to come back to.
2 February
The Festa de Yemanjá
On 2 February Salvador dresses in white and blue and carries flowers to the sea for Yemanjá, queen of the waters. Baskets of offerings go out by boat from Rio Vermelho. These photos are from Paul and Laércio's own festival days, on the sand and in the boats.
Festival days with Casa Apolo
What a hosted stay means
Around Carnival, Yemanjá and other cultural events Paul and Laércio host their stays: a small welcome gathering, help with plans, and on request music or a small reception on the penthouse roof. Ask them what is planned for your dates when you enquire.
Then the sunset at Porto da Barra
Every evening, festival or not, the city gathers on the seafront to watch the sun go down over the bay.