Praia do Porto da Barra, Salvador: Hours, Address, Praia do Porto da Barra Reviews: 4.5/5
Praia do Porto da Barra
Praia do Porto da Barra
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Porto da Barra is one of the few points of land in Brazil that face west over the Atlantic Ocean (due to its unique geography near the entrance to the Bay of All Saints). Because of this, Porto da Barra Sundown Show features sunsets which are both spectacularly beautiful and endearing because of the way people (visitors and local residents alike) applaud, cheer, whistle and sing while the sun sets over the sea. Porto da Barra Sundown Show also features various styles of live music at world-famous Hot Dougie's Rendezvous on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The water at Porto da Barra Beach is quite calm and perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, ad and other water sports. Even on days when other beaches in Salvador are empty, there is typically a good crowd at Porto da Barra Beach. Porto da Barra also features Portuguese forts (recently renovated as multimedia museums) dating back to the 17th century and number of good restaurants, bars, shops including used book and record stores, and a State of Bahia agency which promotes the production and sale of quality hand-made artisan products, and others.
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Boxe Elite
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Sao Bento monastery
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Caixa Cultural Salvador
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Memorial of the Republican Governors of Bahia
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Palácio Rio Branco
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Van Wilder
Cape Town, South Africa39 contributions
First off, don't expect Copacabana or Ipanema...its way different...but isn't that why you flew all the way to Salvador to begin with? I love Salvador for the fact that its a city that gives you a different flavour to what you probably have already seen thus far in Rio and São Palo and that's what makes this city so special. Regarding the beach, I stayed for almost 2 weeks at a hotel that overlooked this bustling lively beach during the month of December. I recall, waking up at 3:30am, looking out my hotel room window onto the beach below and I couldn't believe that the beach was lit up, and almost as full as what it was during the day. People were parking off on their cangas as if to be catching the sun (more like the moon), swimming, dancing, singing, samba, beach volley ball, foot volley etc and it didn't seem to phase any of the beachgoers that it was 3:30 in the morning. It's not the prettiest nor the fanciest of beaches but make no mistake its where you want to be as you sure to find the best eye candy on this beach. Its very popular amongst the locals as well as foreigners and I guess its due the fact that its a favourite area/neighbourhood for visitors to stay when on vacation. There is also a lovely promenade/sidewalk along the beach and past the famous lighthouse and you very likely to stumble across various musicians busking along the side street with the ocean as a backdrop. Opposite the beach you will find a few restaurants and bars and enjoy your meal or beer outside on the sidewalk. There is a large shopping mall (shopping Barra) within walking distance from the beach (20min)
Written February 16, 2020
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jorge c
Buenos Aires, Argentina12,615 contributions
It's perhaps the nicest of the urban beaches that the city of Salvador offers.
Ideal for swimming with almost no waves (or soft ones). Incredibly enough you can also see some tiny fish with sunny days.
It get's crowded and it's not a quiet beach at all. I would only recommend spending beach time here for a short time, maybe a swim and get going.
Also the beach itself is all sand, no rocks like in Farol da Barra Beach.
Ideal for swimming with almost no waves (or soft ones). Incredibly enough you can also see some tiny fish with sunny days.
It get's crowded and it's not a quiet beach at all. I would only recommend spending beach time here for a short time, maybe a swim and get going.
Also the beach itself is all sand, no rocks like in Farol da Barra Beach.
Written February 24, 2020
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Prefeitura Municipal de Salvador
Written February 27, 2020
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Pedro C
10 contributions
I'm from Salvador and I've been in Porto da barra a lot of times. Although the beach is nice, the water is really calm and the sunset is just amazing, I have two concerns.
First, the beach is bit dangerous for tourists, once it's known for the locals trying to pickpocket them.
Second, specially on the weekends, the beach gets really crowded, so if you need a place to chill out, that's not it.
First, the beach is bit dangerous for tourists, once it's known for the locals trying to pickpocket them.
Second, specially on the weekends, the beach gets really crowded, so if you need a place to chill out, that's not it.
Written April 26, 2014
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James-the-Kiwi
Morzine, France48 contributions
Solo
This was at #3 in the Guardian's top beaches of the world some time ago. I can only assume that the writer had confused it with another beach of the same name elsewhere. It is a tiny strip of sand between two small rocky outcrops with an old fort/church on them. The water is clear (usually) but the big drawback is that it is so crowded and you can't relax for two seconds because there are dozens of hawkers trying to sell you stuff. 3rd best beach in the world??? It's not even the 3rd best beach in Salvador.
Written July 19, 2014
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LizzylambUK
UK34 contributions
Couples
After reading many reviews, and researching Salvador I decided to book 4 nights of our holiday in Barra, in Salvador. Our accommodation was very nice, however, the location and Barra in general is not as great as the reviews say. I have traveled by myself for years, and know what is safe and what isn't and traveled to a few places in Brazil. I know muggings are an issue, and to always be careful. But Barra is possibly the place I've felt most unsafe on my travels. I would not be happy being here alone. Even walking to find a restaurant in the evening was an effort and always felt paranoid. The restaurants tend to be badly over priced and not great food. I'm disapointed I booked so long here, i'm sure there are much nicer placers south of Salvador.
Written October 2, 2011
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Prefeitura Municipal do Salvador
Written September 4, 2018
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Wayne D
San Diego, CA229 contributions
Salvador also offers some fun beach experiences. Praia Porto da Barra (close town beach) is nice. You can rent chairs and an umbrella for about $5 and nice affordable drinks and food are available right on the beach. It is very popular (crowded) on the weekends. Barra is a short taxi ride from Pelourinho. Fans of nautical history, don’t miss the well-done Museu Nautico da Bahia here. The new large shopping center, Shopping Barra, is located here with upscale fashions and restaurants – nice place! Try the tasty cheese (Queijo Assado) they roast on the beach. Sipping a caipirinha is a thing to do in Brazil and can be done in many favors.
Written December 7, 2019
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Prefeitura Municipal do Salvador
Written December 9, 2019
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4Charlito
New York City, NY98 contributions
My favorite beach, with calm, clear water perfect for swimming. Families, couples, locals, tourists, gays, straights, young and old all converge on this beach, making it lively and interesting. There are many kiosks("Barracas") renting chairs, umbrellas, etc. and lots of beer, caipirinhas(fresh fruit!), coconut water, acaraje', find a spot in the middle of the beach ( I recommend Sidney's barraca, where Sidney, Mateus, Elias and others will make you great caipirinhas(lime(limao) and fresh passionfruit(maracuja') are my favorites, also pineapple(abacaxi)pronounced ah-bah-cah-SHEE). Don't be intimidated by everyone trying to diret you to there own areas. Everyone is trying to earn a living, simply say "Nao, obrigado" and keep walking until you see the area you prefer and once you are situated, your drinks and food will come to you. There are vendors selling suntan products, "kangas" colorful beach sheets and wraps @ 30reais, good for gifts. Also, various food, trinkets, The chairs and umbrellas are around 6 reais each for the day(less than 2 dollars!) In October the exchange was 3.70 reais to the dollar, gret for visitors, lousy for Brazilians. So please buy things. A10% service charge is usually included at beach, restaurants, etc. but an extra tip is always very much appreciated and if your a return visitor you will be treated well, including those refreshing watering cans of cool water that they splash on your feet while lounging on the beach! Taxis are metered and inexpensive. Sunset is not to be missed, usually around 5:30 pm, where everyone applauds the disappearing orb as it sinks below the horizon and the beautiful glow that follows. Another great vantage point is from the Farol(lighthouse). As for beach fare, I can't say I woould recommend oysters, quail eggs, fried shrimp, or caldos(soup). although they seem popular. The acarajes are good, and the queijo coalho, mild flavored cheese on a stick which is rolled in oregano and/or red pepper flakes if you desire, and roasted over coals is really quite tasty. Two for 5 reais. I've had it many times, never any problems. Don't forget the SENAC cooking school in Pelourinho, and nearby is O Cravinho where you can sip shots of infused cachacas, my favorite is ginger. And remenber that Tuesday nights from 6 pm on everyone heads for Pelourinho where there is live drumming in the streets and an overall party atmosphere happening there.
Written November 3, 2015
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yardenim2014
Holon, Israel61 contributions
Solo
This is a nice beach which werves the local people. It can get very crowded on weekends. if you do not like to fell like a tourist and you happen to stay in the barra areaq of Salvador where there are many nice hotel, you can refresh yourself by going to swim in this beach.
Written April 22, 2015
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Andre H
Auckland Central, New Zealand23 contributions
Solo
I flew to Salvador to spend a week enjoying the culture, the sun ,the people and the beaches.
The beaches are crowded, covered in litter and stink of urine.
The culture and people, with a few exceptions, seems to be one of scams extortion and violence.
Would I return?? Not likely, when there are so many places, much better in the world to visit.
Happy travels 😁
The beaches are crowded, covered in litter and stink of urine.
The culture and people, with a few exceptions, seems to be one of scams extortion and violence.
Would I return?? Not likely, when there are so many places, much better in the world to visit.
Happy travels 😁
Written October 17, 2018
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Written October 18, 2018
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mfrou
Montreal, Canada127 contributions
Couples
Great way to spend the day and go to the Nautical museum. Wear loads of sunscreen and make sure to drink some fresh coconut juice.
Written March 4, 2018
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Anto Stachino
Central Argentina, Argentina1 contribution
Que lugar recomiendan para hospedarse??? Gracias
albert
22 contributions
Hola, yo consulte 2 ó 3 hoteles que hay frente a la playa. Eran muy parecidos. Pero decidí ir a un hotel más cerca del Centro. Al final me instalé en el ARAM YAMÍ BOUTIQUE. Es un hotel excelente, con un trato extraordinario y te atienden muy bien. El desayuno excelente y tienen una terraza encima de la Bahía que es muy agradable tanto para el desayuno como para tomar una copa por la noche.
Gostaria de saber se essa praia tem barracas de praia com estrutura de mesas, cadeiras, banheiro? Pretendo ir com minha mãe que já é idosa. Se não tiver, em Salvador tem alguma praia com essa estrutura?
Patricia V
Salvador, BA26 contributions
Olá! Na areia da praia não... o que tem são sombreiros, cadeiras e mesinhas que podem ser alugados! E lhe digo que vale muito a pena! As pessoas que alugam são bastante atenciosas e oferecem até um molha pés com regador de tempo em tempo para refrescar! Uma gentileza, claro! Nos arredores sim, tem bares e restaurantes!
taiel g
Camaqua, RS
Olá qual melhor local para me hospedar em Salvador, local com praia calma e que posso fazer uma caminhada a noite.
dudaSanteix
Salvador, BA35 contributions
Ola tudo bem ? Gosto muito do rio vermelho o bairro mais movimentado de salvador, bairro boêmio com muitas pessoas caminhando a noite e boas praia ( paciência, buracão etc. A barra e legal mais meio deserto a noite. O rio vermelho fica perto da barra e tem movimento 24 h, abraço.
Sarahbrauna
Fortaleza, CE
Tem chuveiro na praia? Ou alguma barraca com chuveiro? Para tirar o sal e areia depois do banho de mar
Katiuscia C
Rio Branco, AC59 contributions
Nessa praia não tem chuveiro não, mas tem vários caras lá com regadores para vc limpar os pés e claro que cobram ok.
MARYTA T
5 contributions
Hola, muchas gracias x el comentario, yo viajo en agosto en flia. Me gustaria saber si me recomendas el lugar en esa fecha
Sandra P
Buenos Aires, Argentina38 contributions
Hola, las época de lluvia dura hasta julio, o sea agosto sería un buen mes, por lo que me comentaron cuando viaje
BoboLondon1
London, England
Are jellyfish a problem on Barre beach
MITJA R
63 contributions
I have to say I never saw one but i do not swimm far away.....
Alguien sabe el precio para hacer snorkel por persona?
DiiSaa
Switzerland88 contributions
No sé
Jorgegremio
11 contributions
Como gostamos de caminhar a noite quero me hospedar praia onde tem mais movimento atividades e mais segurança em Salvador Bahia.
Sheila A
Sao Paulo, SP101 contributions
Eu fiquei hospedada nesse bairro quando fui em setembro. Me senti segura sim com relação à roubos, eu sendo mulher. Tinha policiamento, muita movimentação e muitos bares.
Agora se você for acompanhado de uma mulher saiba que vão mexer com ela, que mulher na Bahia é vista literalmente como um pedaço de carne independe da roupa que ela esteja vestindo.
No centro da cidade e região do pelourinho, aí sim tome um cuidado a mais durante o dia, não deixe carteira e celular a vista, não entre becos, não fale com pessoal querendo entregar as pulseirinhas e nem da capoeira. E a noite e bandeira vermelha.
paularoddrigues
Fortaleza, CE
O que tem pra fazer na Praia da Barra a noite e durante o dia?
ROSAMINEIRA
Belo Horizonte, MG18 contributions
Não tem nada para fazer,somente um barzinho,os homens de la nao dão sossego nem durante o dia,parece que nunca viram turistas,os ambulantes incomodam demais pirque ficam até uma hora no seu Guarda Sol insistindo para vender colares e fitinhas as ,não nos deixam descansar,são chatos mesmos.Eu tds os lugares que vc vai tem muito assedio ate na pirta da igreja do bomfim.muito chato isso,nunca havia passado por isso em praia nenhuma. Salvador ta em primeiro lugar onde ambulantes insistem demais,depois vem Natal. e terceiro lugar Maceió.
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- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- Private City Tour in Salvador (From $70.00)
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- Salvador African Heritage Private City Tour Including Afro Museum (From $80.00)
- Private City Tour of Salvador da Bahia (From $83.80)
- Hotels near Praia do Porto da Barra:
- (0.00 mi) Hotel Porto Da Barra
- (0.07 mi) Fenix Hotel
- (0.07 mi) Hostel Torre
- (0.07 mi) Hotel Love Story
- (0.25 mi) Hotel Fasano Salvador
- Restaurants near Praia do Porto da Barra:
- (0.03 mi) Golden Place Restaurante
- (0.11 mi) Porto do Moreira
- (0.05 mi) Savoy Restaurante & Lanchonete
- (0.05 mi) Rei do Mate
- (0.05 mi) Subway
- Attractions near Praia do Porto da Barra:
- (0.00 mi) Boxe Elite
- (0.12 mi) Sao Bento monastery
- (0.08 mi) Caixa Cultural Salvador
- (0.16 mi) Panterillo Tour Bahia
- (0.06 mi) Sao Bento Museum