Farol da Barra Beach, Beach with lighthouse in Barra, Brazil
The beach stretches along Salvador's coast, featuring white sand and clear waters with natural pools formed between rock formations at low tide.
The adjacent lighthouse, constructed in 1698, remains one of the oldest in the Americas and guided ships through the Bay of All Saints.
The beach serves as a central gathering point during Salvador's Carnival, where local musicians perform and vendors sell traditional Brazilian snacks.
Lifeguards monitor the beach during daylight hours, while the surrounding area contains numerous restaurants, hotels, and a bike path along the shore.
The natural pools that emerge during low tide create protected swimming areas surrounded by dark rocks against the white lighthouse background.
Location: Salvador
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
GPS coordinates: -13.01017,-38.52847
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:17
Farol da Barra
483 m
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Palacete das Artes Rodin Bahia
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Faculty of Law of UFBA
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Church
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Galeria Paulo Darze
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Museu Náutico da Bahia
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John L.W. Paterson Bust
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Parque Natural Municipal Marinho da Barra
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