São Marcos
Salvador
Visit São Marcos
Popular places to visit
Praia do Forte Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Praia do Forte Beach, a popular beach in Mata de São João. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Farol da Barra Beach
Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.
Porto da Barra Beach
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.
Guarajuba Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Camaçari.
Flamengo Beach
Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.
Arena Fonte Nova
Attend soccer matches, watch sellout performances by world-famous musicians and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at this 50,000-plus capacity arena.
Things to do
Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour
Top hotels in São Marcos
Sotero Hotel
Lovely staff , nice room and a good pool
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Gym is broken. Don’t book for gym. Pool is nice. Rooms are good.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Rede Andrade Express
An average place to stay for a night or two
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024
Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador
They have a great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room).
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Front desk staff is awesome- very helpful
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São Marcos
Imbui
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imbui and surrounding area, you can visit Salvador Shopping Mall and Administrative Center of Bahia.
Piatã
While there might not be top attractions in Piatã, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Piata Beach and Itapuã Beach.
Boca do Rio
Travelers like the beaches in Boca do Rio, and Boca do Rio Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Armacao
Armacao is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jardim de Alah Beach and Armação Beach.
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.
Costa Azul
Costa Azul is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Jardim de Alah Beach and Salvador Shopping Mall.
