Barra Travel Guide

Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset
Farol da Barra Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Porto da Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach
Porto da Barra Beach showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Farol da Barra Beach which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people

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
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
Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

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

Barra Shopping Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Barra Shopping Mall during your visit to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Barra Shopping Mall

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

If Portuguese Hospital of Bahia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salvador.

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Things to do

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Rp304.498
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

Rp1.217.993
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

Rp3.623.400
per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

Rp1.464.480
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
SÃO FRANCISCO

Salvador da Bahia City Tour

Rp1.172.318
per adult
Salvador da Bahia City Tour
Pelourinho Square with Jorge Amado museum

Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!

Rp3.129.300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic 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 Rp471.841 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp471.841
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,618 reviews)
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"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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 Rp1.284.458 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.284.458
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp729.205 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp729.205
per night
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
"Everything is good the staff are excellent but all the morning there is noisy sound coming from the next building that only problem can effect and prevent to sleep well the hotel super close to all the market bar and beach the breakfast morning very good and delicious 👌"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

The Hotel
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp655.336 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp655.336
per night
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this beach pousada in Salvador. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
7.4/10 Good! (172 reviews)
"If you have lived in Brazil this place will be great. If you haven't you might want to stay away. This place has the best location right on the beach. Just beware that the street lights don't turn off at night and people are up late and then others are up really early and aren't quiet. The AC worked ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Pousada Marcos
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp2.514.165 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp2.514.165
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (697 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, great pool."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia 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 Rp1.673.727 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
Rp1.673.727
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (485 reviews)
"Directly across the street from the most iconic, touristic, and safest beach. Staff are incredibly helpful. Price is right."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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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
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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, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator 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 Amaralina Beach or Pituba Beach.

Amaralina

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