Barra Travel Guide

Salvador
Farol da Barra Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
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Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
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Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach

Top hotels in Barra

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is ₹2,799 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹2,799
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2023

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 ₹6,440 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹6,440
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Exceo"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is ₹8,186 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹8,186
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"O hotel é excelente, recomendo para quem quiser passar as férias, o breakfast e muito bom tem de tudo, o quarto é bem limpo e cheiroso, fica de frente a praia, perto do shopping, restaurante, barzinhos, manicure etc"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60, Salvador, BA
The price is ₹4,222 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹4,222
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
"Hope to have a better bed. Very important detail."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024

Porto Salvador 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 ₹7,084 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹7,084
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8/10 Very Good! (376 reviews)
"Excellent location. Wonderful hotel. Lovely pool area. Iconic Beach just steps away. (Possibly the best beach in the city. Lovely stores and restaurants everywhere.)"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Grande Hotel da Barra
The Hotel
The Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹4,172 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹4,172
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8/10 Very Good! (520 reviews)
"Horrible check-in experience. Insisted on seeing an authorisation to allow me to stay at the hotel with my own son - not happened in any of the other 50 hotels we have stayed in in Brazil over the last 7 years, terrible discrimination that's hard to understand why."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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Ondina

5/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
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

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

5/5(1 area review)

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 Pituba Beach or Amaralina Beach.

Amaralina
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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Joventino Silva City Park or Pituba Beach.

Pituba

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