Mares Travel Guide

Salvador

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, night scenes and a sunset

Farol da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Porto da Barra Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Porto da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Salvador showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
Guarajuba Beach

Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach
Mercado Modelo showing shopping and interior views

Mercado Modelo

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.

Mercado Modelo

Things to do

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Rp798.746
Per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Salvador: African Heritage & Acarajé Tasting 4-Hour Tour

Salvador: African Heritage & Acarajé Tasting 4-Hour Tour

Rp2.699.210
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador: African Heritage & Acarajé Tasting 4-Hour Tour
Aerial view of Salvador, Brazil

Historic City Tour

Rp377.376
Per adult
Historic City Tour
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

Rp4.088.240
Per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Rp2.478.866
Per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"
Crystal clear water

Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

Rp515.053
Per adult
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
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Top hotels in Mares

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp478.847 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp478.847
Rp502.789 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.6/10 (1,009 reviews)
"broken AC and dirty place"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Express
3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp448.919 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp448.919
Rp471.365 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
3 out of 5
Av. Otávio Mangabeira, 4581, Jardim Armação, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp363.830 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
Rp363.830
Rp382.021 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Shopping ...
6.4/10 (834 reviews)
"There were cockroaches in the bathroom! Many of them. The linens towels and the furniture must have been replaced and renovated decades ago."

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024

Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is Rp629.073 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
Rp629.073
Rp660.526 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,060 reviews)
"Too old"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2023

Rede Andrade Barra
Sotero Hotel
Sotero Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is Rp716.017 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
Rp716.017
Rp827.017 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very quiet Night front desk staff is excellent Day front desk staff is rude. Excellent water pressure"

Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024

Sotero Hotel
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp998.896 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
Rp998.896
Rp1.048.846 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (306 reviews)
"Excellent alternative for a one-night stay near the airport. The rooms are OK, although the bathroom is small and the doors are flapping and don't fully close. The included breakfast is superb, exceeding my expectations."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Mares

Pelourinho which includes a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pelourinho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Pelourinho
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Lacerda Elevator and São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
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Brotas

Travellers like the parks in Brotas, and Dique do Tororo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Brotas
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Caminho das Arvores

Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.

Caminho das Arvores
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Graça

If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Graça
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Barra

5/5(2 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra

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