Mares Travel Guide

Salvador

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, night scenes and a sunset

Farol da Barra Beach

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
Praia do Forte Beach

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
Salvador showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

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

Porto da Barra Beach

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
Guarajuba Beach

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
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Lacerda Elevator

Things to do

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

฿1,743
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

฿601
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

฿844
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
First TAMAR project in Brazil

Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

฿1,184
per adult
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

฿6,610
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador
Aerial view of beach in Morro de São Paulo

Tour To Morro De São Paulo

฿2,272
per adult
Tour To Morro De São Paulo
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Top hotels in Mares

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿695 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿695
฿730 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,157 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is ฿2,265 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,265
฿2,664 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sotero Hotel
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

3.5 out of 5
1207 Rua Doutor Augusto Lopes, Stiep, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol da Barra ...
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Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿760 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿760
฿798 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿673 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿673
฿707 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
Rede Andrade Express
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Av. Luís Viana Filho, 13145, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,583 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿1,583
฿1,662 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (516 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel in an area that is accessible to the beaches and not to far from the heart of Salvador."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Mares

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
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
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Caminho das Arvores

Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.

Caminho das Arvores
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Graça

If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Graça
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Barra

5/5(2 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

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

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