Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Top Ten Beaches

No #3. Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Brazil is the home of the Samba, and the home of the carnival. Even though we all know there are probably some wonderful beaches in Brazil we never hear much about any of them. The Porto De Barra beach is arguably Brazil’s number one beach. The beach always has something going on, sometimes it’s just a couple of fishing boats, other times there are volleyball, football or tennis beach tournaments. The waters are clear and nearly flawless so they are always good for a dip. Also, a little known fact is the Porto De Barra beach is one of the only beaches in Brazil that has a west facing beach, therefore, you often get some of the best sunsets in Brazil at this beach.

Sydney has Bondi, LA has Venice, Rio has Copacabana and Ipanema - town beaches that are both world famous and a microcosm of their city itself. I lived in Salvador, Brazil's oldest city, for several years and Porto da Barra was where I would come for an early morning swim or a cold beer in the late afternoon. The location is stunning, at the entrance of the magnificent Bahia de Todos os Santos, with a small, white colonial fort at one end and a whitewashed church sitting up on a hill at the other. There's always something going on here: small fishing boats unloading their catch, young lads diving into the sea off the old stone harbour walls, older boys eyeing up girls, beach volleyball, football and tennis. As the beach is in a bay the water is calm and also (given that it is right in the heart of Brazil's third-largest city) incredibly clean and clear, so it's perfect for swimming. And in a country with over 7,000km of east-facing coastline, the Porto is one of the few facing west, so you can watch some fabulous sunsets.

One of the first beaches that most people get to know in Salvador is Porto da Barra. This is a stunning location that never tires, where something is always going on – from the small fishing businesses to sports and, sometimes, just with people looking at the fabulous sunsets.

Map of Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil

Nearby hotel

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Monte Pascoal Hotel in Salvador - The Monte Pascoal Hotel is located in Salvador making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All 77 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in this class. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access (wireless).

Distance: 0.21km from the Porto da Barra Beach

San Marino Hotel and Suites in Salvador - The San Marino Hotel & Suites is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Salvador. This 3-star property offers travelers a choice of 60 pleasant rooms that are equipped with the standard amenities of hotels in its class. Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, internet.

Distance: 0.32km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Porto Farol Hotel in Salvador - With its central location, Porto Farol Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Salvador. The Porto Farol Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, daily newspaper, in room safe, television.

Distance: 0.42km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Pousada Estrela do Mar in Salvador - With its central location, Pousada Estrela do Mar is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Salvador. The Pousada Estrela do Mar boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, television, mini bar.

Distance: 0.58km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Marazul Hotel in Salvador - Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Marazul Hotel as a base. This 4-star hotel offers 124 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in its class. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, bathrobes, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.

Distance: 0.73km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Nearby Restaurant

 

Fábrica de Sucos (Juice bar) 

Address: Rua Miguel Burnier, 114

Distance: 0.08km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Açaí da Barra (Juice bar) 

Address: Rua Miguel Burnier, 126

Distance: 0.08km from the Porto da Barra Beach

Nova Alameda Delicatessen (Bakery) 

Address: Rua Marquês de Caravelas, 586

Distance: 0.11km from the Porto da Barra Beach