Salvador de Bahia Carnival 2010 - When does Salvador de bahia Carnival starts? Information and Guides

The state of Salvador de Bahia has been the prime capital of Brazil until 1763. The state has a widespread shoreline and a tropical climate all around the year. But the gentle breeze coming from the Atlantic Ocean and from the All saints bay is a breather. This is an ideal holiday destination for people who love sea and want to relax. Leisure is what you should come here for.

Salvador de Bahia is also known as Brazil's cultural capital and it hosts the famous Salvador de Bahia carnival. The cultural diversity of the state is amazing and you will see a mix of Americans, Africans and Portuguese. They all live in peace and harmony. During the carnival it is difficult to say who belongs to which category, it all seems the same.

The carnival of Salvador de Bahia 2010 begins February 11 and goes on until February 16,is known to be the biggest and the best street carnival on the earth, reports the Guinness Book of World Records. It is an amazing site, with 2 million people on the streets, squares and avenues, celebrating and enjoying themselves, across 15 miles (25kms), for a week. 25 thousand people are involved in the organization of this grand event and people of the state as well as tourists look forward to the Salvador de Bahia Carnaval. Needless to say, it is a gigantic dimension. There are almost 800 thousand visitors from different municipalities which are located at a distance of 93 miles (150kms). Besides, foreigners are also fond of Salvador de Bahia carnival and people from the States, UK and many other countries come here during this event.

Music and rhythm leads the carnival, Samba-reggae and Axe rules. You will also come across many blocos participating in these carnivals- Olodum, Malé Debalé and Filhos de Gandhi are the ones famous of the lot. The Salvador de Bahia carnival is the paradise for music lovers across the globe. The non-stop party and music, it just can't get better than this

The Salvador de Bahia is all about happiness, laughter, music, dance and romance. The people of Salvador are warm and friendly and if you visit the state during the carnival you will feel you are one of them. The people here love to share their culture and tradition with all of us.

The whole experience is thrilling and the glittery street is a treat to your eyes. The excitement and enjoyment knows no bounds, beautiful Brazilians on the streets and in their best form, it's simply amazing. Besides, you can have your share of the, oh! so delicious Acarajes, they are specially made for the festive event by the beautiful Baianas- the Bahian woman, dressed in milky white gowns. You can also have sea food and other Braziian specialties, right on the street.

The carnival is well protected and police are very helpful and sincere. Heavy patrolling is done so that the people do not miss out any event of the celebration. Their protection and well being is under the jurisdiction of Bahian police.