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

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$28
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

AU$114
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

AU$314
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

AU$138
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Pelourinho Square with Jorge Amado museum

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

AU$291
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

AU$230
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$35 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$35
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
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$124 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$124
21 Sept - 22 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. ...
Vila Gale Salvador
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$63 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$63
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Pousada Marcos
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$66 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$66
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
The Hotel
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$235 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$235
7 Sept - 8 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 our 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 AU$131 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$131
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
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

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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