Hotel Cocoon

Activities

• Pose by the pool, perfecting the tan with a Caipirinha in hand - trying (and failing) to be as cool as the Brazilians
  
  
• Get fit: the beach is 5 minutes' walk away, and you'll find people running and power-walking along it from very early in the morning, as well as playing football and volleyball later on
  
  
• Rent a surfboard from the shop directly in front of the hotel
  
  
• Organise a sightseeing tour with an English-speaking guide. A historical city tour to the Pelorinho district (the old colonial centre, now a UNESCO site) is a must
  
  
• Have a round of golf - there's a 9-hole course 4km away - or a game of tennis at the nearby courts
  
  
• Watch a capoeira display: the mesmerising blend of dance, music and martial arts, that originated in Bahia and dates back to the slave days
  
  
• Go fishing, diving or whale-watching in the bay: reception can organise
  
  
• Treat yourself to a traditional massage from the in-house expert - an instant bliss-out
  
  
• If you're feeling lively, head to one of the area's famous discos - Fashion Club, Dolce or What's Up - and shake your stuff, Brazilian style