Rio Vermelho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rio Vermelho
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

Rio Vermelho Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rio Vermelho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Salvador. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rio Vermelho Beach

Buracao Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Buracao Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Buracao Beach

Paciencia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paciencia Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Paciencia Beach

House of Rio Vermelho

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Rio Vermelho during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

House of Rio Vermelho

Praia da Mariquita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Mariquita during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Praia da Mariquita

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Prainha da Fonte do Boi during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

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 Rio Vermelho Hotel Deals

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
Praia da Paciencia, 419, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$53 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$53
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (882 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel
Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Oceanica, 3033, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$40 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$40
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (632 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel
Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

3 out of 5
Rua Fonte Do Boi 215, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$73 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$73
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This property is gorgeous and is steps away from a beautiful beach with stunning waves. I would watch the waves every day and can see it from my room. The staff is friendly, very helpful, and restaurant on site has delicious options. The area was also in an amazing area, very walkable to anything ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

4 out of 5
Rua Monte Conselho, 505, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$118 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$118
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
"I got a great room with sea view. Room and bathroom are big. The view was breathtaking. And balcony with veranda was large. Breakfast is great and included. Rio vermilo is close by with bars and clubs close by. Casa Teresa is a restaurant close by to eat Bahian food. Everything is walkable. Go see ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho
Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel

Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Fonte Do Boi 215 Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$128 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$128
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"I liked the beautiful view of the pool and beach. But I did not like that the pool was shaded by 2 pm as it made the water cold."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel
Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

3 out of 5
Rua Joao Gomes 128, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$119 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$119
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"Beautiful colonial hotel. Excellent breakbast and rooms (with patios and garden). The staff was was always nice, and helping us. The neighbourhood is safe, with a lot of options. Paciencia beach very near. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vermelho

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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
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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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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
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Barra

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra
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
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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Vila Jardim dos Namorados.

Pituba

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