The quay
Colonial buildings.
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Valença is the largest town on Bahia's «Dendê Coast», with about ninety thousand people, and the main way into Tinharé Island and Morro de São Paulo, with boats leaving for the famous village; it is known as the «capital of the Baixo Sul». It is also a quiet colonial fishing town divided by the Una River and linked by three bridges, with the town hall and colonial-era houses and warehouses lining its quay and colourful boats crowding the water. It was one of Brazil's first industrial centres, with cotton textile mills, and Emperor Pedro II visited in 1860. The town is famous for its shrimp, and its natural sights include Guaibim beach, whose sand runs about 15 kilometres some 17 kilometres from the centre, the Candengo waterfalls and the mangroves of the Una River. It makes a useful stop before or after crossing to the island.
Colonial buildings.
Long sands.
The town's dish.
Valença, Dendê Coast, Bahia state
By the boats that leave from Valença's quay.