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

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

Activities

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

AU$37
per adult
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Crystal clear water

Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

AU$54
per adult
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Beach of Guarajuba North Coast. 2nd stop

Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

AU$47
per adult
Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

AU$59
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

AU$59
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

AU$79
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
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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$60 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$60
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 (1,585 reviews)
Buy mattress sheets!!
"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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$115
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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$275 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$275
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (690 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, great pool."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$63 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$63
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (163 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
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$137 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$137
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (472 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
Hit Hotel

Hit Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$88 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$88
12 Aug - 13 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! (482 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
Fonte Nova Stadium showing a statue or sculpture, a lake or waterhole and a park

Nazaré

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Nazaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Arena Fonte Nova or Dique do Tororo.

Nazaré
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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