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

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
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
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

Hill of Christ

Explore the great outdoors at Hill of Christ, a lovely green space in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Hill of Christ

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
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

AU$140
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$296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!
Bonfim's Church

City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital

AU$765
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

AU$296
per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
History Time!

Private Bike Tour Circuit Along the Beach

AU$218
per adult
Private Bike Tour Circuit Along the Beach
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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$44 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$44
16 June - 17 June
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 (1,503 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 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$130 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$130
24 June - 25 June
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
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! (679 reviews)
"The CS is not the best"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

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Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$68 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$68
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (226 reviews)
"Hope to have a better bed. Very important detail."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2024

Porto Salvador Hotel
Pousada Marcos
Pousada Marcos
2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$62 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$62
11 June - 12 June
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! (155 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
The Hotel
The Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$61 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$61
23 June - 24 June
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! (630 reviews)
Always a great stay!
"I continue to book this location because i always know my stay will be enjoyable and at a fair price."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

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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 featuring a lake or waterhole, a statue or sculpture and a garden

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 featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Lacerda Elevator and São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho which includes a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

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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