Porto da Barra:
This beach is one of the most popular in the city thanks to its calm, clear waters and its easy access. Two excellent examples of Brazilian colonial architecture are located on this beautiful cove – Santa Maria Fort and São Diogo Fort, which is open for visitation. In front of São Diogo Fort, there is a stone marker, celebrating the official foundation of Salvador, in 1549.

  
         
 
Boa Viagem Beach:
It is very famous for the variety of shellfish, which you can try in the local restaurants. From the beach you have a great view of the city. Besides the natural attractions, Boa Viagem offers soccer games on the sand.
  
         
 

Ondina:
It is incredibly beautiful. The reefs that hug the shoreline form natural pools at low tide and keep the waves to a minimum. One stretch of the beach is good for surfing.

  
         
 
Amaralina:
It is famous for its “acarajé” and other typical dishes that can be found in the kiosks along the coast. Amaralina has strong waves, proper for surf and windsurf, besides the special stretches for sportive fishing.
  
         
   
Farol da Barra:
Protected by a chain of coral reefs, the sea along this beach is calm with small waves and lovely tidal pools at low tide. At the end nearest the Christ Statue, the waves are bigger with nice curls that are good for surfing. Divers or snorkelers will also enjoy the sunken ship just beyond the Lighthouse and the coral reefs. The main coastal road, which is lined with a good selection of bars, restaurants and hotels, runs past this beach.
  
         
 
Armação:
Strong waves attract the tourists and the windsurf lovers. In the past, this beach used to receive many ships from Africa, bringing people to become slaves, during a time when the official traffic was prohibited. This wide-open stretch of beach has very little vegetation and is not recommended for swimming because of the strong undertow. Salvador’s newest shopping and leisure center – the Aeroclube Plaza Show – is located here. Bahia’s Convention Center, some high quality hotels and some of the best restaurants in Salvador are located in Armação.
  
         
 
Praia dos Artistas (Beach of the Artists):
Despite strong winds, and currents in some spots, this beach is very popular among the inhabitants of the neighboring areas. Next to the beach there is a court for different sports.
  
         
 
Corsário and Jaguaribe:
Proper for surfing, these beaches are meeting points for the young people. The nights are crowded: live music, many bars, restaurants, discos and other attractions. In Corsário you will find one of the most important areas of environmental preservation and leisure in Salvador, Pituaçu's Metropolitan Park.
  
         
 
Pituaçu:

It is a nice place, with calm waters, protected by a chain of coral reefs. The visitors will find small waves and kiosks serving fresh food, along the coast.
    
         
 
Farol de Itapuã
This beach is a real paradise for surfers thanks to its big waves. The main attraction in the beach is the lighthouse with a wonderful view.
  
         
 
Stella Maris:
It is ideal for surfing, but some stretches are good for swimming. It is crowded on weekends, when it receives young people.
  
         
 
Pituba:
It is a good place for both surfers and swimmers, once it presents a calm stretch, with rocks and yellow sand, as well as a stretch appropriated for nautical sports, with stronger waves. Very frequented by the locals.
  
         
   
Itapuã:

The inspiration for many songs by renowned Bahian composers and singers, the beach today is no longer as primitive as it once was. The waters are calm with small waves, and there are coral reefs in some areas.