Salvador (Photo by Miradas.com.br)
Salvador of the north-eastern state of Bahia in Brazil is on the beautiful Todos os Santos Bay. The city sits on a peninsula that protects the bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
Maps of Salvador, Bahia
Maps of the city of Salvador of Bahia will show the city and its location on the shores of the peninsula as well as motorways and landmarks. The terrain views demonstrate the contours of the hills and coastal plain. Visitors to this paradise location in Brazil should carry an updated map of the city and the region of the Todos os Santos Bay.
Landscape Features of Salvador in Bahia, Brazil
Agricultural Region – Near the coast of Bahia, the region is dedicated to agriculture, especially coffee, cattle and fruit. The area is rich and fertile.
Baia de Todos os Santos – This bay is Bahia’s largest. The natural harbour is a busy port for export trade. On its eastern side is the peninsula on which Salvador is found.
Beaches – The beaches of Salvador of Bahia have something for everyone. Some beaches are better for surfing and others for swimming and enjoying the sand.
Escarpment – A prominent landmark that splits the city into a Lower and an Upper Town, the natural cliff that runs through the region gives the Upper Town a significantly higher rise with a great ocean view.
Itapagipe Peninsula – The peninsula on which the Bahia’s Salvador is situated is a barrier that separates the bay from the South Atlantic Ocean.
