Barracuda Hotel & Villas

Barracuda is an immaculately designed bolthole where the Nordic restraint is a perfect counterpoint to the surrounding lush forest. Go as a group and rent one of the villas, which sleep up to 16 and come with staff.

The atmosphere and aesthetics bring together laid-back Bahian charm and Scandinavian minimalism, both in an authentic way — the original owners are, in fact, Brazilian and Swedish.