Grande Salvador

mesoregion in Bahia, Brazil

Grande Salvador (Greater Salvador) is in northern coast of the state of Bahia in Brazil.

Cities

  • 🌍 Salvador — the first capital of Brazil is home to a unique blend of indigenous, African and European cultures; its Carnival fun is famous, and the influence of African culture and religion is remarkable
  • 🌍 Cachoeira — the majesty of its baroque houses , churches and museums, led the city to achieve the status of "National Monument City" 
  • 🌍 Itaparica — an island at the entrance of Todos os Santos Bay with 40 km of beaches and exuberant tropical vegetation
  • 🌍 Lauro de Freitas — a city of 200,000 people that draws many pilgrims to its mass and procession for Santo Amaro de Ipitanga in January
  • 🌍 Praia do Forte — very touristy, but it's a beautiful and pleasant spot, and a good way to relax from the noise and crowds of Salvador
  • 🌍 Santo Antônio de Jesus — the largest center in the Reconcavo region

Other destinations

Understand

Get in

Take a flight to the international airport of Salvador.

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