Salvador's Hidden Gems
Explore Salvador’s diverse coastline and history through these local landmarks. The 17th-century Santo Antonio da Barra Fort houses a nautical museum, while the Hill of Christ provides panoramic Atlantic views from its monument-topped peak. Beyond the city center, Frades Island sits within the Bay of All Saints as a preserved ecological site. The city’s beaches range from the surf-friendly waves of Amaralina to the coconut-lined sands of Patamares and the traditional fishing cove of Mariquita in the Rio Vermelho district.
A Barra Lighthouse
A true landmark of Salvador. This 22-meter high lighthouse was built in the 17th century to shine its signals to passing ships to help them…
B Frades Island
Ilha dos Frades is an island in the Bay of All Saints. It is administered as part of the city of Salvador in the state of Bahia.
C Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum
A majestic fort with a lighthouse and an amazing well run nautic museum, this place is a must visit for anyone visiting Salvador.
D The Hill of Christ
A huge statue of Jesus Christ is the dominant feature of the hill that offers spectacular views of the sea surrounding Salvador.
E Flamengo Beach
A beautiful sandy beach with beautiful surroundings, clean ocean water and much more. A must visit for anyone enjoying water.
F Amaralina Beach
An exposed beach that offers not just a place to swim at but also a fairly suitable environment for surfing and other water sports.
Praia de Patamares
A wide sandy beach lined with coconut trees, featuring several kiosks and facilities for beach sports.
Praia da Mariquita
A small cove in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood characterized by rocky outcrops and traditional fishing activity.
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