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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

Flamengo Beach

A beautiful sandy beach with beautiful surroundings, clean ocean water and much more. A must visit for anyone enjoying water.

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.