Porto da Barra Beach, Salvador

Name: Porto da Barra Beach
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#63 among attractions in Salvador

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Porto da Barra Beach is located in Barra neighborhood in the city of Salvador, Brazil. It is located at the entrance of the Baía de Todos os Santos, is 300 metres, and ranges between numerous Portuguese colonial-period military fortifications. The southern range of the beach is on a slope just above of the Barra Lighthouse at Santo Antônio da Barra Fort; the northern range of the beach is at São Diogo Fort. The Santa Maria Fort extends from a point near the southern end of the beach. The beach, unlike the bay, has calm water. It is one of the few west-facing beaches in Brazil and attracts numerous residents and tourists to watch the sunset. ()

Local name: Praia do Porto da Barra Coordinates: 13°0'13"S, 38°31'58"W

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Porto da Barra Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The British Cemetery, Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Teatro Vila Velha.

~1200 ftNE
Cemetery
The British Cemetery, Salvador
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil, the British Cemetery stands as a tranquil oasis of history amidst the urban hustle. This burial ground, established in the 19th century, serves as the final resting place for British nationals and other non-Catholic...
0.5 miS
Forts and castles
Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Salvador
12 min walk • The Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra stands as a sentinel at the entrance to the Bay of All Saints in Salvador, Brazil. This historic fort, dating back to the 16th century, is one of the oldest military structures in the Americas and a significant landmark of...
~810 ftN
Church, Colonial architecture
Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Salvador
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Antony of Barra stands as a historic and spiritual landmark in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil. This architectural marvel, with its origins dating back to the 17th century, is situated in the Barra neighborhood and offers a unique blend of...
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Vila Velha, Salvador
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil, Teatro Vila Velha stands as a testament to the vibrant cultural landscape of this historic city. Established in the 1960s, this theatre has become a central hub for artistic expression, offering a diverse array of performances...
~530 ftSW
Park, Historical place
Forte de Santa Maria, Salvador
3 min walk • Forte de Santa Maria is a fort located in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. It is also known as the Fortim de Santa Maria. It retains much of its original structure of the 17th century, including its broad, stone curtain walls.
~620 ftN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Forte de São Diogo, Salvador
3 min walk • Forte de São Diogo is a fort located in Salvador, Bahia Brazil.
~540 ftN
Monuments and statues
Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador, Salvador
3 min walk • Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador is a monument in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located at the north of the Porto da Barra Beach and directly below the São Diogo Fort. It commemorates the 400th century of the founding of Salvador, and was inaugurated on March 29, 1952.
0.5 miS
Museum
Museu Náutico da Bahia, Salvador
12 min walk • The Barra Lighthouse also known as the Santo Antônio Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located at the tip of the Padrão, now the Point of Santo Antônio, to the extreme south of Salvador, at the entrance of the Bay of All Saints. The lighthouse was built at the center of the Santo Antônio da Barra Fort.
0.7 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace, Salvador
18 min walk • The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Grace and is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia; it is owned and managed by the Mosteiro de São Bento.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
TCA - Teatro Castro Alves, Salvador
35 min walk • The Castro Alves Theater is a Brazilian theater. It is the largest and most important artistic center of Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, and is located in Largo do Campo Grande.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Museu Carlos Costa Pinto, Salvador
18 min walk • The Carlos Costa Pinto Museum is located on Sete de Setembro Avenue in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is a foundation, a private cultural institution maintained through an agreement with the Bahia State Government.

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Which popular attractions are close to Porto da Barra Beach?

Nearby attractions include Forte de Santa Maria, Salvador (3 min walk), Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador, Salvador (3 min walk), Forte de São Diogo, Salvador (3 min walk), Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Salvador (4 min walk).

How to get to Porto da Barra Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porto da Barra Beach:

Bus

Airosa Galvão • Lines: 0429 (18 min walk)