Barra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, a sunset and night scenes

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 showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

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

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

Bahia Iate Club

Explore the waterfront in Salvador with a trip to Bahia Iate Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Bahia Iate Club

Activities

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$27
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

AU$229
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

AU$138
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Bonfim's Church

City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital

AU$538
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital
Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure

Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure

AU$411
per adult
Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure
Historical Bahia

Historical Bahia

AU$80
per adult
Historical Bahia
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Our pick of the best Barra Hotel Deals

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$59 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$59
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,576 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 AU$121 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$121
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$232 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$232
30 July - 31 July
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 our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 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 AU$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$142
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
"My mom, sister, and I had an amazing eight-day stay at Hotel Grande de Barra. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and cared for. Every single staff member was helpful, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made our experience even more special especially since we don’t speak the native ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$78 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$78
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (638 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
Hit Hotel

Hit Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$111 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$111
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol ...
8/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
"Great place near the beach. For breakfast is the bonus"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hit 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

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

Ondina
Salvador which includes street scenes, night scenes and heritage architecture

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 church or cathedral, a square or plaza and street scenes

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.

Pelourinho
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Rio Vermelho

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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