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Itacare stands for an affordable South American surf vacation, offering consistently good surf, warm water all year round and a relaxing lifestyle. Surrounded by a typical lush Atlantic rainforest, Itacare is a small fishing village (approximately 8,000 people) in the north of Bahia, Brazil. The heart of Itacare's beauty is found amongst its many waterfalls, dazzling sunsets and 18 small, but long white-sand, palm-lined beaches that are all waiting to be explored. Travel Itacare's beaches and find consistent surf break. Year round break in the Itacare region offers waves for the beginner to the hardcore carver to drop in on. There are plenty of powerful waves, no matter what time of the year you visit the culture is always laidback, friendly and eager to enjoy good time. Many surfers consider Itacare a surfing refuge with its consistent breaking waves, beautiful white-sand, palm tree-lined beaches and relaxed Afro-Brazilian lifestyle. Any time of the year Escape Barefoot can set you up with the most relaxing South American surf vacation you could imagine, but it's up to you to drop in on the big one.

Located in Itacare, Brazil, our Surf School has developed its own teaching program with roots stemming from the official program of the Australian Surfing Association.

The goal of the program is to maximize your progress in a short period of time. Based on tradition and experience, we have developed our own teaching principles. Combined with individual attention, maximum safety standards and high quality equipment you are sure to have an excepetional learning experience with us. Students are generally adults and over half are female.

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