Santo Antonio Travel Guide
Salvador
Visit Santo Antonio
Popular places to visit
Praia do Forte Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Praia do Forte Beach, a popular beach in Mata de São João. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
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.
Flamengo Beach
Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.
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.
Mercado Modelo
Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.
Things to do
Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Top hotels in Santo Antonio
Pelourinho Boutique Hotel - OH HOTÉIS
Good location. Very good breakfast. Must be patient to communicate with reception staff in English
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Aram Yami Hotel
Hotel was great! Staff were amazing! Everyone was so nice, welcoming and helpful!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Gym is broken. Don’t book for gym. Pool is nice. Rooms are good.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Sotero Hotel
Lovely staff , nice room and a good pool
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
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
Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
The room was clean,the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santo Antonio
Pelourinho
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.
Salvador Centro
If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ondina
Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.
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.
Barra
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.
