This post is also on:
Português 
English
The beaches on the outskirts of Salvador are much more than coconut palms, shade and warm waters, the waterfront of Salvador is a bath of history, fun and leisure.
The best beaches to visit near Salvador
.
Melhores nos arredores de Salvador BA
We have made a selection of paradisiacal beaches with easy access in the vicinity of Salvador da Bahia.
- Vilas do Atlântico Beach
- Praia do Forte
- Guarajuba Beach
- Itacimirim Beach
- Jauá Beach
- Barra do Jacuípe
- Arembepe Beach
1. Vilas do Atlântico Beach
Located in the metropolitan region of Salvador, the beautiful Vilas do Atlântico Beach is an excellent leisure option for those who want to escape the most frequented tourist destinations in Salvador.
The beach is in the municipality of Lauro de Freitas, in the greater Salvador area. It has the same name as the condominium that faces the beach.
The Villas do Atlântico condominium is well known in Salvador.
The beach is little frequented during the week, but it gets very busy on weekends. It has a great infrastructure with many kiosks.
The beach goers are of high social level because many live in the condominium of excellent houses;
The sand is fine and has many stones, although it does not form natural pools. Surfing is practised on the good waves of Villas do Atlântico. Even a stretch of the beach is known locally as the surfers’ beach.
2. Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte is a must-see destination for those who are going to do tourism in Bahia which is an old fishing village, with beautiful beaches, natural pools, coconut trees, lagoons, waterfalls, trails and ecological reserves.
The charming Vila de Praia do Forte full of beautiful shops, cafes, bars and restaurants is the main point for visitors arriving from different parts of the world to get to know the place.
Located on the Costa dos Coqueiros, north coast of Bahia, 56 km from Salvador International Airport, 75 km from the Bus Station and 80 km from the Historic Centre of Salvador, Praia do Forte has an excellent infrastructure that allows it to accommodate its illustrious visitors well.
The Praia do Forte is a beach located in the homonymous district, in the municipality of Mata de São João.
Its hotel structure is excellent with more than a thousand beds ranging from resorts to hotels and high-class inns, as well as hostels, campsites, flats, houses and flats for rent.
It has a gastronomy of the best quality, designer shops, remarkable history, strong culture, ecological tours and lots of extreme sports.
3. Guarajuba Beach
The place was graced by nature with beautiful strips of sand flanked by coconut trees.
The village has tree-lined streets, bike paths, shopping centre. bars and restaurants.
Guarajuba is a district of the city of Camaçari and is located just 42 kilometres from Salvador, easily accessed by the Estrada do Coco (BA-099), a modern four-lane road that connects the Bahian capital to Camaçari.
This route can be travelled by private car or by car rental, taxi and bus.
4. Itacimirim Beach
.
Easily accessible, it is as popular as its neighbour Guarajuba.
The Praia de Itacimirim with 1 km has natural pools and stretches with big waves. that attract surfers.
Itacimirim Beach is 5 km from the trendy Praia do Forte, there is a quiet corner and ready to receive your whole family on the north coast of Bahia.
Itacimirim Beach owns a calm sea that comes to life when it meets the Pojuca River, forming a beautiful setting;
5. Jauá Beach
It is one of the most popular beaches for young people during the summer, especially at dusk.
.
It has a wide strip of sand, the sea is calm with transparent waters, presenting some reefs in its extension.
It is a good option for families with children, who can play in the sand and take a delicious sea bath.
6. Barra do Jacuípe
.
Surrounded by dunes and coconut groves, the mouth of the Jacuípe River is a setting of rare beauty and tranquil to enjoy the summer. The rough sea attracts surfers and water sports enthusiasts, who organise annual championships, but it is dangerous for bathers.
.
The river is used for canoeing and fishing. Jacuípe has tourist infrastructure, commerce and a craft fair.
7. Arembepe Beach
.
In Caratingui Village, where artisans and artists are concentrated, there is a rich trade.
Famous names of Brazilian and international music, attracted by the beauty of the place, passed through there, such as the Novos Baianos (Baby Consuelo, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Paulinho Boca de Cantor) Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger.
There are 7 km of beaches; the Arembepe and Piruí have, at low tide, natural pools; Praia das Ondas, as the name suggests, attracts surfers, while Porto is preferred by those who associate the beach with cold beer and snacks.
In Arembepe there is a base of the Tamar Project.
See also Wonderful Beaches of Salvador.
Bahia.ws is the largest tourist and travel guide for Bahia and Salvador.
