Salvador Holidays

Salvador de Bahia is a prime example of Afro-Brazlian culture. It's also the home of Capoeira martial arts.

Visit Salvador

Off the beaten track
Place or Historical Monument
Art & Culture

Salvador: How to get there?

A 2 hr 20 min flight from Rio or a 7 hour flight from Lisbon.

Salvador: See when to go?

All year round except the European summer (Australian winter)

Salvador: For how long?

2 to 3 days

Learn more about your destination

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Salvador: What to see nearby?

Rio Jari

Reserva Florestal de Tapajos

Maica

Fortaleza

What our travellers think of their stay

Ariadne M

Travel writer

The first capital of Brazil (1549-1763), colonial city and dynamlic metropolis, Salvador is a city of black and white and a must-see for anyone traveling to Brazil!

My suggestion

Hire a car, make friends with the locals, or come with a tour operator, because traveling by bus here can be challenging for the uninitiated.

Anonymous

Travel writer

A very attractive coastal city, Afro in culture and spicy in atmosphere, and famous and widely known for its highly-festive carnival, which is unique of its kind in the world.

My suggestion

Don't be reluctant to get away for the day and head off to explore Ilha dos Frades and its picture postcard beaches.

Cathy Trichet

Travel writer

When I was staying in Brazil, I fell in love with Salvador. Salvador de Bahia, or to give it its full name, São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, is located on a promontory to the north of the Bay of All Saints.

My suggestion

Try to go there at carnival time, it's very different to Rio's carnival. You get to see an amazing spectacle and the city is very beautiful too.

Anonymous

Travel writer

Salvador de Bahia is a prime example of Afro-Brazlian culture. It's also the home of Capoeira martial arts.

My suggestion

If you can, visit Salvador before or during its famous carnival. At carnival time, entry to the party is free - it all happens in the streets!

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