intermediate
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Praia de Placaford

A Brazilian Atlantic coast beach with warm water and moderate wave action suitable for intermediate swimmers. The sand is golden and the conditions are generally consistent year-round. Watch for strong currents and swim near lifeguard stations when available.

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Praia de Placaford

-12.9533, -38.3744

Details

Location
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-12.9533, -38.3744

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