Salvador da Bahia: Pousada Encanto de Itapoan (Guesthouse)

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Address: Rua nova canaã 48, Farol de itapuã , Salvador da bahia 41640-140, Brazil
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Telephone	071 3285 3505
Email	encanto@bahia-online.net
Website	www.encantodeitapoan.com.br

Lonely Planet review

Nothing feels more tropical than an open-air lounge room or a poolside breakfast under rustling palm trees and a broad blue sky. The open, well-thought-out design of Encanto de Itapoan makes the most of the gentle climate and speaks 'chill out'.

Why aren't there more pousadas like this one in Salvador? The colonial concept of building inappropriately for the climate runs deep in Brazil, but thankfully was not applied here. A tall wall closes out the rest of the street, leaving just the sky and the tops of the palm trees visible from the pool. You can just about forget you're surrounded by city. The pousada's yellow walls and varnished wood are sheltered by a raised ceramic tile roof. Solar panels are hidden somewhere. Rooms have little space to move around, but are outfitted for comfort (including imported American mattresses). Each has sliding glass doors to a small veranda, and faces a wall covered with vines and orchids. The quiet, pretty street dead-ends at the beach, just a half-block away. Renowned restaurants are within walking distance, and the helpful British-Brazilian owners are well versed in the local music scene.