Description
Dotted amongst banana, mango and Pau Brazil trees the 8 bungalow rooms at Pousada Etnia each present a different World style from Africa to the Orient. Created by charismatic Italian fashion designers the hotel has immaculate taste, attention to detail and a personal touch. The Master Suite Bungalows offer a little more space and feature living rooms with cable TV.
The beautiful swimming pool is surrounded by a wooden deck, a loggia with superb views and decorated with white sofas and curtain voiles. The hotel’s stylish restaurant/bar is adorned with crisp white cushions, rattan armchairs and has fabulous views. There is a certain understated sophistication to Etnia. No wonder it is a favourite for fashion shoots, design journals and people that yearn for something a bit different.
Why not experience the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere of Trancoso, unwind on one of the many stunning beaches or simply indulge yourself with some Watsu water therapy available at the hotel's therapy center.
Accommodation
Pousada Etnia offers the discerning guest 8 themed rooms built to blend in with their natural surroundings. The doubles are Goa, Kyoto, Cottage, Tribal, and Trancoso. The Master Suite Bungalows Morocco, Gypsy, and Mediterranean all have a living room with cable TV.
Childcare
Unfortunately no children under the age of 14 yrs are permitted and there are no specific facilities but babies are sometimes allowed out off season.
Facilities
Pousada Etnia features a swimming pool, open-air bar and restaurant and therapy/massage centre which offers Watsu water therapy. There is also an 18 hole golf course closeby.
Activities
Activities in and around Pousada Etnia include bird watching, cycling, hiking, horse riding, kayaking, canoeing, surfing and yoga.
When to travel
Temperatures in Bahia vary little from month to month and it's warm all year round, with average highs hovering around 30°C. April to July is the wettest season (though it can rain at any time) and June to September bring slightly cooler evenings. Salvador goes mad during Carnival (February or March depending on the year) - more than 2 million party-goers hit the streets for a colourful riot of dancing and drinking - expect prices to hike and availability to fall dramatically.
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Location and directions
Trancoso, Brazil
In the village of Trancoso, just south of Porto Seguro in the Brazilian state of Bahia, 15-20min from the beach.
How to get there
2-hour domestic flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Seguro and 1-hour car transfer.
