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Boutique Hotel located by the Fisherman’s Bay of Itacaré

The connection between surfing and Itacaré runs deep. Set amidst the Atlantic rain forest, an abundance of juicy, warm-water beach breaks, reef breaks, and an amazingly long right-hander rivermouth. First discovered by the first surfers in the 70s’, the region has been on the traveling surfer’s map since then!

Located in the center of Itacaré, opposite the waterfront, where the fishermen dock their boats and the River Rio De Contas flows into the ocean, this exclusive hotel provides a unique involvement combining comfort and a great surf experience!

The Resort

With panoramic views of the sea and on the picturesque banks of the Rio de Contas, Vila Barracuda Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the local culture and provides experiences that reflect the authentic Bahian way of life.

Opened in 2013, the Vila Barracuda was created by a group of Swedish and Brazilian friends willing to offer a homey feel to their guests through a hotel that reflects the main values of the group: a deep respect for the town and its culture, a passion for nature and the environment and a spontaneous lifestyle offered to those who like it to experience luxury through contrasts.

Vila Barracuda is ideal for families and friends who want to enjoy an exclusive service as for solo travelers looking for a small hotel with a caring staff.

Waves at Vila Barracuda

Year-round surfing and warm waters are the highlights of Itacaré. The shoulder months of September to December and March to June are the best months to surfing in this region, with medium size waves with lots of perfection, light offshore winds, and low crowds! The summer (December to March) is characterized by small waves with offshore winds in the morning. Winter, June to September, see bigger waves and constant wind swells, giving a good shape and power to the beach breaks.

The most famous spot of Itacaré is Boca da Barra, a super-long, fun righthander that peels across a sandbank at the mouth of the River Contas.  Across the river are 6km of exposed, deserted beach breaks on fine sand backed by coconut trees. Many of these spots are only surfed by a few surfers because of their remote location and limited access. Surf Lessons and Surf Trips to the nearby breaks can be organised at the hotel.

Why We Love Villa Barracuda

The exclusivity of the hotel and the warm welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home!

A great variety of surf breaks for all levels, year-round surfing and warm-water!

Vila Barracuda is involved in many social projects to support the local community!

Ready to surf in Brazil?

The Rooms

Vila Baracuda Boutique Hotel has 8 tastefully designed suites and represents the vision of a group of Swedish and Brazilian friends to create an exclusive hotel with a homey feel.

All suites have Air Conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-fridge, cable TV, exclusive handmade bathroom amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The decor includes furniture designed by Brazilians incorporating Swedish style and built by local craftsmen. If you are looking for an authentic Bahina experience, then Vila Baracuda is your home.

The Cuisine

At Vila Barracuda luxury meets the fisherman, the small farmer, and follows the preparation of each dish. All recipes are inspired by the local culture and fresh ingredients found in the daily life of Itacaré.

Nowhere in the world will you find the same flavours and spices you will find here. The Barracuda’s kitchen concept is the perfect fusion between traditional Bahian cuisine and contemporary Nordic simplicity.

Chef Eliés Santos, a native capoeirista and cook puts dedication and a lot of love into the preparation of each dish.

Activities

Unique and integrative experiences are created especially for each guest. The nature of Itacaré invites each of its visitors to experience moments of relaxation, connection, and emotions. The Barracuda Team organizes and accompanies each of its guests on different journeys: from canoeing to SUP, fishing and boat trips, mountain biking, rafting, and more!

Spa

Itacaré provides moments of self-discovery and self-care. Being well with yourself and achieving a more balanced mind, is the basis for enjoying in a more intense way
this whole experience. Get a massage on the veranda with the relaxing sea breeze. Enjoy sunset yoga and meditation for maximum restoration and relaxation.

Get There

The nearest airport is the Ilhéus Airport – IOS, located 70km from the Hotel. The trip from the airport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The journey allows you a chance to get to know the beautiful landscapes of the Bahian coast and appreciate the exuberant Atlantic Forest. Vila Barracuda offers a private transfer service between Ilhéus airport and the Hotel.

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Boutique Hotel located by the Fisherman’s Bay of Itacaré

The connection between surfing and Itacaré runs deep. Set amidst the Atlantic rain forest, an abundance of juicy, warm-water beach breaks, reef breaks, and an amazingly long right-hander rivermouth. First discovered by the first surfers in the 70s’, the region has been on the traveling surfer’s map since then!

Located in the center of Itacaré, opposite the waterfront, where the fishermen dock their boats and the River Rio De Contas flows into the ocean, this exclusive hotel provides a unique involvement combining comfort and a great surf experience!

The Resort

With panoramic views of the sea and on the picturesque banks of the Rio de Contas, Vila Barracuda Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the local culture and provides experiences that reflect the authentic Bahian way of life.

Opened in 2013, the Vila Barracuda was created by a group of Swedish and Brazilian friends willing to offer a homey feel to their guests through a hotel that reflects the main values of the group: a deep respect for the town and its culture, a passion for nature and the environment and a spontaneous lifestyle offered to those who like it to experience luxury through contrasts.

Vila Barracuda is ideal for families and friends who want to enjoy an exclusive service as for solo travelers looking for a small hotel with a caring staff.

Waves at Vila Barracuda

Year-round surfing and warm waters are the highlights of Itacaré. The shoulder months of September to December and March to June are the best months to surfing in this region, with medium size waves with lots of perfection, light offshore winds, and low crowds! The summer (December to March) is characterized by small waves with offshore winds in the morning. Winter, June to September, see bigger waves and constant wind swells, giving a good shape and power to the beach breaks.

The most famous spot of Itacaré is Boca da Barra, a super-long, fun righthander that peels across a sandbank at the mouth of the River Contas.  Across the river are 6km of exposed, deserted beach breaks on fine sand backed by coconut trees. Many of these spots are only surfed by a few surfers because of their remote location and limited access. Surf Lessons and Surf Trips to the nearby breaks can be organised at the hotel.

Why We Love Villa Barracuda

The exclusivity of the hotel and the warm welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home!

A great variety of surf breaks for all levels, year-round surfing and warm-water!

Vila Barracuda is involved in many social projects to support the local community!

Ready to surf in Brazil?

The Rooms

Vila Baracuda Boutique Hotel has 8 tastefully designed suites and represents the vision of a group of Swedish and Brazilian friends to create an exclusive hotel with a homey feel.

All suites have Air Conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-fridge, cable TV, exclusive handmade bathroom amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The decor includes furniture designed by Brazilians incorporating Swedish style and built by local craftsmen. If you are looking for an authentic Bahina experience, then Vila Baracuda is your home.

The Cuisine

At Vila Barracuda luxury meets the fisherman, the small farmer, and follows the preparation of each dish. All recipes are inspired by the local culture and fresh ingredients found in the daily life of Itacaré.

Nowhere in the world will you find the same flavours and spices you will find here. The Barracuda’s kitchen concept is the perfect fusion between traditional Bahian cuisine and contemporary Nordic simplicity.

Chef Eliés Santos, a native capoeirista and cook puts dedication and a lot of love into the preparation of each dish.

Activities

Unique and integrative experiences are created especially for each guest. The nature of Itacaré invites each of its visitors to experience moments of relaxation, connection, and emotions. The Barracuda Team organizes and accompanies each of its guests on different journeys: from canoeing to SUP, fishing and boat trips, mountain biking, rafting, and more!

Spa

Itacaré provides moments of self-discovery and self-care. Being well with yourself and achieving a more balanced mind, is the basis for enjoying in a more intense way
this whole experience. Get a massage on the veranda with the relaxing sea breeze. Enjoy sunset yoga and meditation for maximum restoration and relaxation.

Get There

The nearest airport is the Ilhéus Airport – IOS, located 70km from the Hotel. The trip from the airport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The journey allows you a chance to get to know the beautiful landscapes of the Bahian coast and appreciate the exuberant Atlantic Forest. Vila Barracuda offers a private transfer service between Ilhéus airport and the Hotel.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

Mickey 01/24/24

TrustPilot
Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

James 01/30/24

TrustPilot
The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!
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