Diving
The coast and bay around Salvador have some interesting dive spots, including reefs and shipwrecks. Daily outings, trips, and times vary according to the tides and weather conditions. The prices are pretty competitive; expect to pay around R$100 (US$50/£27) for a dive trip excluding equipment, and R$160 (US$80/£43) for a dive trip including full equipment rental. The trip includes two dives. Contact Dive Bahia, Av. Sete de Setembro 3809, Barra (tel. 071/3264-3820; www.divebahia.com.br), for more information.
Golf
The Sofitel Hotel has a golf course that is open to the general public. The 18-hole course is located in Itapuã and subject to availability, as guests have preferred tee times. Greens fees are R$65 (US$33/£18) for 9 holes and R$120 (US$60/£32) to play the full 18-hole course. Contact the Sofitel at tel. 071/3374-8500 or the golf club directly at tel. 071/3374-9296.
