Barra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Our pick of the best Barra Hotel Deals
Vila Gale Salvador
Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Rede Andrade Barra
Overall is good, but the hotel needs some updates. They should put more elevators since is a big hotel, There is no parking available You can park at the street which during the day could be a pain in the ass. But overall breakfast was good
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
The Hotel
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 June 2025
Pousada Marcos
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
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Staff were friendly, professional, and on top of everything. I was very happy with our room with the view of the ocean. There was quite the assortment for breakfast (I miss those pão de queijos)! It’s close to pelourinho, a mall, and other popular districts. Highly recommended this hotel!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Grande Hotel da Barra
Hotel is just what we needed. Staff are very nice, near a lot of shops. Beach view from our hotel room is a bonus.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barra
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.
Ondina
Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.
Salvador Centro
If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
