Barra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a rocky beach with a white railing and trees.
A beach with rocks and a cityscape in the background.
A crowded beach with umbrellas, people swimming, and buildings in the background.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a large number of beach umbrellas, and a historic building in the background.
A colorful mural with a blue Salvador sign, a white shopping sign, and a beach in the background.

Stay near popular Barra attractions

A historic fort with a lighthouse, surrounded by a grassy hill and a beach.

Farol da Barra Beach

9.0/10 (511 reviews)
Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.
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Activities

Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

NZ$55
per adult
Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Pelourinho

City Tour Salvador Historica

NZ$32
per adult
City Tour Salvador Historica
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming

Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming

NZ$49
per adult
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

NZ$70
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

NZ$70
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

NZ$70
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
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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 NZ$68 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$68
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,867 reviews)
"Massive construction site next door, right in front of your window, that starts work at 7 AM and goes until sundown with an additional 2 hours on some days. They say they change the towels every 2 days but in 7 days not once did they change. Your food wait can be over an hour. Breakfast was mid. ..."

Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Rede Andrade Barra
Grande Hotel da Barra

Grande Hotel da Barra

3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2 Salvador BA
The price is NZ$175 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$175
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da ...
Grande Hotel da Barra
Pousada Manga Rosa

Pousada Manga Rosa

3 out of 5
Rua Cesar Zama 60 Salvador BA
Stay at this beach pousada in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (49 reviews)
Good place but poor breakfast
"I love my room. But I didn’t like the breakfast. It is too poor."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2020

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Pousada Manga Rosa
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador BA
The price is NZ$146 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$146
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591 Salvador BA
The price is NZ$351 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$351
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
"ALL exllent."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138 Salvador BA
The price is NZ$83 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$83
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (754 reviews)
"There was constant noise from renovation, and the staff in the hallways was talking so badly that they were practically screaming."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Barra

Find the best Barra areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a beach, residential area, and a river.

Guarajuba

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Guarajuba. You might want to make time for a stop at Guarajuba Beach or Genipabu Beach.

A coastal cityscape with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and boats in the water.
Photo by Paul Burley
Open Photo by Paul Burley

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.

A beach with palm trees, beach chairs, umbrellas, and the ocean.

Ondina

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

A beach with waves, a person walking, and palm trees.

Stella Maris

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Stella Maris. You might consider stopping by Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, beach, rocky shoreline, and residential area.

Itapuã

Beaches and gardens are highlights of Itapuã. Make a stop by Itapuã Beach or Stella Maris Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mussurunga Station to get around town.

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