Ondina
Ondina offers oceanfront accommodation in a balanced position between Barra and Rio Vermelho, practical for travelers who prefer a quieter base.
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Ondina is the stretch of coast between Barra and Rio Vermelho, with several oceanfront hotels and apartments facing the Atlantic. It works well if you want a sea view and short rides in both directions, and less well if you want to step outside into a lively restaurant district. During Carnival, the Barra-Ondina circuit transforms the area into one of the main festival zones.
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