Luxury villa rentals in Bahia

Bahia is where Brazil's Atlantic coast turns quiet: long beaches of pale sand, coconut palms and forest running down to the water. Our houses lie around Trancoso, with its grassy Quadrado, on the beaches of Itapororoca and Praia dos Nativos and in the forest behind them. Several stand directly on the sand, within reserves and gated estates, and all come with their own staff. Porto Seguro, about an hour and a half away by car, is the nearest airport.

Ariella's Villas offers 4 private residences in Bahia, sleeping from 14 to 34 guests, from €16,400 per week. Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.