One of the biggest - and most populous - Brazilian states, Bahia boasts the longest coastline in the country. When that country is Brazil, it really means something. Bahia is known globally as one of Brazil's most important regions for art, literature, dance and music. One of the most prominent and heavily in-demand tourist destinations in the whole of the country, Bahia is a mecca of beautiful white sand, historic town centres and a generally higher standard of living than neighbouring states. Local and international investor interest in Bahia has been peaking for many years now and shows little sign of abating, which in turn keeps property values relatively high and rent yields generous in many key areas.