A freshwater lagoon a few hundred metres back from Itapuã beach, with deep tannin-black water and a ring of brilliant white sand dunes. The contrast is striking and the lagoon is locally sacred. Bathing has been restricted in recent decades for conservation reasons, but the surrounding park is still one of the more unusual landscapes in greater Salvador.
A standard half-day combination with Itapuã beach, easily reached by bus from the centre. Avoid the dunes after dark.