The main attraction in '''Praia do Forte''' is the "Projeto Tamar" turtle sanctuary (http://www.projetotamar.org.br/). The sanctuary has pools where you can see several varieties of turtle and various kinds of fish and is worth a visit. Entry fee is 7 reais. The town of Praia do Forte resembles a strip mall and seems to exist only for tourists to buy turtle-themed items.
Get in
Praia do Forte is 1.5 - 2 hrs on a bus from Salvador.
You can get the bus from Calcada (near the bottom of the Lacerda lift) or from the rodoviaria (bus station). The bus costs 6.5 reais (may 2006).
Get around
From where the bus drops you off, you can walk anywhere in town. The path to the beach and to Projeto Tamar is lined with shops and restaurants.
See
'''Projeto Tamar''' is a successful environmental project designed to save the sea turtles in Praia do Forte. The project is located in a protected area of the Atlantic Forest. thumb|A Turtle in a tank at Projeto Tamar
Do
'''Shopping''' - There are many shops that sell bikini's, t-shirts and other turtle themed souvenirs.
'''The Beach''' - The beach is very nice. When the tide is out there are tide pools that are full of sea life. Farther down on the beach, past Projeto Tamar there is a great place for swimming. There are a lot of fish and you don't even need a snorkel and mask to see them. After seeing Projeto Tamar, spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the ocean or exploring the tide pools. It's not uncommon to see a whale surface past the breaking waves.
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