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Car-free island. Beach 50 meters away.
Location

Car-free island. Beach 50 meters away.

Boipeba sits near Morro de São Paulo and still keeps much of the archipelago's quiet. Here the clock is the tide.

The house in Boipeba

Near the beach, beside the APA

Verde e Mar is 50 meters from the beach, next to an environmental protection area (APA). Sand streets, a small village, emptier beaches — and no cars on the roads.

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From the dock to the house

A short walk from the boat

Map showing the walking route from the Boipeba dock to Verde e Mar
“Chegada em Boipeba” marks the Boipeba dock. Walk along the waterfront boardwalk toward the river mouth, keep straight on the sand, and follow the sign to Verde e Mar.
How to get here

Five routes from Salvador

Schedules, prices, and frequency shift often. Before you travel, we confirm what's current on WhatsApp.

A sketch of the five routes — not a scaled geographic map.SalvadorItaparicaValença ·Graciosa ·TorrinhasBoipeba
✈️ Plane 🛥️ Direct boat ⛴️ Ferry + car + boat 🚗 Own car 🛥️ The house's private boat

A sketch of the five routes — not a scaled geographic map.

The fastest

Air taxi Salvador → Boipeba

A short hop in a small plane, landing on the island's own strip.

~25 min flightCharter / on request
Pros
  • About 25 minutes in the air
  • Good views of the coast and archipelago
  • You arrive in Boipeba itself — no ferry or final boat
Cons
  • Usually the priciest option
  • Small aircraft, with luggage limits per person
  • Runs as a charter — confirm date and fare
  1. Depart from Salvador's international airport (Luís Eduardo Magalhães)
  2. Low flight along the coast in a small aircraft
  3. Land on Boipeba's airstrip, minutes from the house
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Direct, no stops

Direct boat Salvador → Boipeba

A sea-only crossing that skips Itaparica. More common in high season, run by specialized operators.

~2h to 2h30High season
Pros
  • The only all-sea route between Salvador and Boipeba
  • Replaces ferry, land transfer, and final boat with one crossing
  • Vessel cleared to dock even at low tide
Cons
  • Depends on open ocean and weather
  • Often needs a minimum group; otherwise becomes a private charter
  • Runs less often outside high season — confirm your date
  1. Depart from Salvador's Terminal Náutico, in front of Mercado Modelo
  2. Direct open-sea crossing to Boipeba (~2h to 2h30)
  3. Land on the island — no Itaparica, Valença, Graciosa, or Torrinhas leg
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The most common route

Ferry + car/van + boat, via Valença, Graciosa or Torrinhas

The combo with the most daily options: ferry to Itaparica, road to the mainland, then a final boat to the island.

~4h to 6hMultiple departures3 entry points
Pros
  • More departure times through the day
  • Regulated ferry that runs year-round
  • You pick the entry point: Valença has more infrastructure; Graciosa and Torrinhas shorten the crossing
Cons
  • Three modes of transport in one day
  • Ferry queues at busy times
  • From Torrinhas the boat is usually chartered, with no fixed published schedule
  1. Ferry Salvador (Terminal São Joaquim) → Bom Despacho, Itaparica (~1h)
  2. Car, van, or taxi from Itaparica to Valença, Graciosa, or Torrinhas on BA-001 (~2h)
  3. Boat to Boipeba — shorter from Graciosa or Torrinhas; Valença takes longer but has more infrastructure and departures
Reference operators
  • Internacional Travessias (Salvador–Itaparica ferry)Website
  • Transportes Dattoli (Valença–Boipeba boat)Website
  • Expresso Boipeba / Olivence (Graciosa–Boipeba boat)Instagram
No ferry, more road

Driving to Valença, Graciosa or Torrinhas (skipping the ferry)

Drive around the Bay of All Saints on BR-324/BA-001 without the ferry. Longer, but you're not tied to ferry queues.

~3h30 to 5h drivingBR-324 / BA-001+ final boat
Pros
  • No ferry schedule or queues
  • A car on the mainland if you want side trips later
  • Same choice of entry point: Valença, Graciosa, or Torrinhas
Cons
  • Much longer than the ferry route
  • The final boat still depends on schedule and tide, especially at Torrinhas
  • You need paid, watched parking — cars don't circulate on Boipeba
  1. Salvador → Valença via BR-324/BR-101 (~3h30)
  2. Or continue on BA-001 to Graciosa, or on to Torrinhas (~5h total)
  3. Paid parking on the mainland + boat to Boipeba
From Verde e Mar

Transfer at the time you agree

Our boat picks you up in Valença, Graciosa, Torrinhas, or Morro de São Paulo at the agreed time — no public boat schedule.

On requestDoor to doorOn your schedule
Pros
  • No waiting on a public boat or minimum group size
  • We pick you up where it makes the most sense
  • Arranged straight with the house on WhatsApp
Cons
  • On request — no fixed published timetable
  • Depends on boat availability for your date
  1. Agree date, meeting point, and time on WhatsApp
  2. Meet at your chosen point (Valença, Graciosa, Torrinhas, or Morro de São Paulo)
  3. Arrive in Boipeba with no stops
Island guide

Getting there, at a traveller's pace

Beyond the house's five routes: what to pack for the crossing, the tide, landing, and what changes when the sea doesn't cooperate.

Read how to reach Boipeba
Verde e Mar, Boipeba
Verde e Mar

We'll help plan the transfer

Tell us where you're starting from — we'll suggest the route that fits best.

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