Barra Travel Guide

Salvador
Farol da Barra Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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Farol da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
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Porto da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
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Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia
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Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
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Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
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Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach

Things to do

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PANIVINI Wine Experience

฿2,851
Per adult
PANIVINI Wine Experience
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Historical Bahia

฿570
Per adult
Historical Bahia
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Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

฿5,991
Per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
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Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!

฿6,696
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!
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Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.

฿3,700
Per adult
Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
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Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

฿677
Per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
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Top hotels in Barra

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,187 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
฿1,187
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.6/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2023

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador
Vila Gale Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,785 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿2,785
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Exceo"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿3,382 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿3,382
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy a beach locale, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"O hotel é excelente, recomendo para quem quiser passar as férias, o breakfast e muito bom tem de tudo, o quarto é bem limpo e cheiroso, fica de frente a praia, perto do shopping, restaurante, barzinhos, manicure etc"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,757 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿1,757
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
"Hope to have a better bed. Very important detail."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024

Porto Salvador Hotel
Grande Hotel da Barra
Grande Hotel da Barra
3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2, Porto da Barra, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,838 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿2,838
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8/10 Very Good! (371 reviews)
"Excellent location. Wonderful hotel. Lovely pool area. Iconic Beach just steps away. (Possibly the best beach in the city. Lovely stores and restaurants everywhere.)"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Grande Hotel da Barra
Hit Hotel
Hit Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,017 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿2,017
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol ...
8/10 Very Good! (392 reviews)
"Very gentle staff, great location, very good breakfast. Bathroom and bed needs refresher"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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Ondina

5/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Lacerda Elevator and São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho which includes a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pelourinho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Pelourinho
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Rio Vermelho

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

Rio Vermelho
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Amaralina

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Amaralina. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Amaralina Beach.

Amaralina
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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Joventino Silva City Park or Pituba Beach.

Pituba

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