Things to do in Salvador, State of Bahia (BA): The Best Outdoor Activities

December 8, 2021 Chanda Heide

Brazil's former capital is renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture. Known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Salvador brims with contemporary music and art amid architecture that has gone untouched since the 17th century.
Restaurants in Salvador

1. Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe

Ilha dos Frades, Salvador, State of Bahia 42405-520 Brazil http://fundacaobaiaviva.org.br
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe

2. Praia de Inema

Estrada da Base Naval de Aratu Paripe, Salvador, State of Bahia 40800-310 Brazil
Excellent
86%
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10%
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Praia de Inema

3. Praia do Porto da Barra

Av. Sete De Setembro, Salvador, State of Bahia 40140-110 Brazil [email protected]
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 3,990 reviews

Praia do Porto da Barra

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.

Reviewed By chelslynne - Pensacola, United States

I stayed in barra two nights and was happy I did. Sunsets are fantastic and there are lots of dining options. Take a coconut down to the beach and enjoy the soft ocean waves.

4. Viracao Beach

Praia Da viracao - Ilha Dos Frades Ilha dos Frades, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Viracao Beach

5. Praia de Aleluia

Avenida Beira Mar Praia do Flamengo, Salvador, State of Bahia 41600-677 Brazil
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Praia de Aleluia

6. Massarandupio

Costa dos Coqueiros, Salvador, State of Bahia 48180-000 Brazil
Excellent
60%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Massarandupio

7. Praia Farol da Barra

Avenida Oceanica, S/N0 Barra, Salvador, State of Bahia 40140-130 Brazil
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,720 reviews

Praia Farol da Barra

Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil

The Farol da Barra Beach is located right next to Farol da Barra, a must-visit lighthouse and tourist attraction in Salvador. Beautiful beach.

8. Flamengo Beach

Rua Thales de Azevedo 2, Salvador, State of Bahia 41603-280 Brazil
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,267 reviews

Flamengo Beach

Beach in Salvador da Bahia.

Reviewed By 4Charlito - New York City, United States

Flamengo Beach is about a 40 minute drive from Barra . It is a wide, sunny beach with a large restaurant (Barraca de Pipa) with beach access and showers. They also offer beach service( chairs, umbrellas, food and drinks) and the waves are not big or overpowering.

9. Ilha dos Frades

Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,421 reviews

Ilha dos Frades

Reviewed By mingsobral - Dublin, Ireland

a trip to Ilha dos Frades is an amazing option for a day off. tours from R$ 50 will take you all day long to amazing beaches close to Salvador. the boat has live music and board service, with fruits included for free in the price and they sell lots of cocktails and beers. don’t miss out the roskas with seasonal fruits, they’re delicious and costs R$ 15. make sure you’ll enjoy a lot this trip!

10. Praia do Forte

Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
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4.5 based on 522 reviews

Praia do Forte

Reviewed By vanwilder_za - Cape Town, South Africa

This tour is just so cool. Once you get there, you can visit a turtle sanctuary (very impressive). Once done, you can chose to park off on the beach or walk around the little village exploring all the little boutique shops and stalls, this is the main attraction as far as I'm concerned. On your way back you will stop off at Praia de Gaurajuba where you will enjoy a fantastic lunch - try the famous local Bahia dish Moqueca

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