A haven for hippies in the 1970s, Trancoso has maintained its unspoilt allure in the northeast Bahia province ... around the beach. Silky sands full of soul showcase Brazil at its best, beach ...

Thousands of people have taken part in a huge clean-up operation to remove oil and tar from beaches along Brazil's north-eastern ... and Itacaré and Ilhéus in Bahia. At least 15 sea turtles ...