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

£14
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

£55
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

£110
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

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

£151
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

£67
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Historical Bahia

Historical Bahia

£40
per adult
Historical Bahia
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £18 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£18
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
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is £56 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£56
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is £31 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£31
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Pousada Marcos
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is £115 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£115
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
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 £59 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£59
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Grande Hotel da Barra
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is £28 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£28
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
The Hotel
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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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