City beaches
Bahia 's famous white-sand coastline, fringed with coconut palms and Atlantic rainforests, offers everything from isolated archipelagos and tropical islands to bustling resorts with a lively scene and surf.
Within Salvador, there are miles of beaches that stretch north from the old lighthouse in the central district of Barra. This is an excellent place to stay – close to the historical district and with one of the
World’s Top 10 beaches on your doorstep!
The beautiful Porto da Barra beach, with its tranquil waters and golden sands, is a perfect spot to spend the day – it has a lively scene and the locals stay on to enjoy the sunset, practice capoeira, or play volleyball.
There are several other good city beaches along the Atlantic coast and some of these are popular with surfers.
