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The beach surrounded by mangroves and rainforest, home to a fisherman's village with 250 inhabitants and charming pousadas, several campgrounds and bars and restaurants is located between Old Boipeba (Velha Boipeba) and Monte Alegre.
It can be reached directly by boat - there is no dock and people and objects are disembarked with the help of canoes - or by tractor from the Zé da Viúva dock in Velha Boipeba.
Boats serve snacks and drinks at the ocean pools. Tours of the pools and transfers from Morro de São Paulo on neighboring Tinharé Island can be arranged by the local pousadas (or in Morro, whether at the hotels or tour agencies).
Moreré, though not too easy to reach, is not immune to high season; to find the beach at its quietest, avoid touristic peaks such as New Year's Eve, Carnival or Ressaca de Morro (post-Carnival).
Where to Eat:
On this beach named after a fish and long inhabited by fishermen, there's never a shortage of delicious fresh seafood, served at restaurants such as the one at Alizées Moreré or in beach bars. You can also walk along the coast to Praia da Cueira, to eat lobster at Guido's restaurant.
Where to Stay:
Though spending the day in Moreré while staying in other Boipeba or even Morro pousada is completely feasible, many travelers have found out that this gorgeous corner of the island is very much worth a stay.
Find out about some nice places to stay in Moreré.
How to Get to Boipeba Island:
The easiest and fastest way to get to Boipeba from Salvador is by a small plane with Addey - a 30-minute flight.
The second best alternative, more tiring but still worth every bit, is taking a catamaran from Salvador to Morro de São Paulo and then a motorboat to Boipeba (and if going to Moreré, then a boat or boat plus tractor; cars and buses are not allowed on Morro or Boipeba). This alternative involves open sea traveling (two hours from Salvador to Morro) and may have to be passed up when the sea is rough, which is sometimes the case, especially in the winter.
The other alternative to get to Morro and later to Boipeba is taking a ferryboat from Salvador to the Bom Despacho Boat Terminal in Itapararica, then a bus (timetables are coordinated) from Itaparica to Valença and from there a motorboat to Boipeba. Ask your pousada to help you coordinate this trip, which is always a good option for travelers who suffer from seasickness - but stretches the trip from Salvador to Boipeba to about five hours.
Feb.12, 2014 update: Passaredo is flying to Valença from Salvador, with a more affordable rate for the round trip than the competition. Thanks to Estela Wada of Samburá de Moreré Atibaia for the tip.
The charm of the best Moreré pousadas lies in a fluid interaction between their spaces and the beauty around them. Rustic island charm, paired up with updated comforts, and a mix of Brazilians and internationals translate the hospitality vibe of Moreré.
- Alizées Moreré
The pousada has bungalows in which the use of natural materials - stone, coconut fiber - blends beautifully with the surroundings. Amazing beach views, the Zen Restaurant serving a fusion of native and European culinary, and a spa with a 360-degree panorama are some of the perks.
- Pousada A Mangueira
Highly recommended by Brazil pousada and travel pro Alison McGowan, founder of Hidden Pousadas Brazil, A Mangueira (The Mango Tree) has pretty and airy bungalows surrounded by a garden with fruit trees - mango, cashew, passion fruit and more. Each bungalow has a veranda (where breakfast is served), a mini refrigerator and a ceiling fan. One of the bungalows is better for families, as it has a double bed and two twin beds. - Pousada dos Ventos
With only six spacious bungalows, the beachfront pousada is great for a private getaway. Breakfast is served in each bungalow's large veranda, and so is dinner from November to March, if requested. Eco-friendly materials and colorful bedspreads, a mini refrigerator and a ceiling fan can be found in each bungalow.
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