São Marcos
Salvador
Visit São Marcos
Popular places to visit
Praia do Forte Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels 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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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
Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Top hotels in São Marcos
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Gym is broken. Don’t book for gym. Pool is nice. Rooms are good.
Reviewed on 23 Sept, 2025
Sotero Hotel
Lovely staff , nice room and a good pool
Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2025
Rede Andrade Express
An average place to stay for a night or two
Reviewed on 17 Dec, 2024
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Front desk staff is awesome- very helpful
Reviewed on 3 Sept, 2025
Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador
They have a great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 20 Jul, 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 5 Jul, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São Marcos
Piatã
While Piatã isn't home to many top sights, Piata Beach and Jaguaribe Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Boca do Rio
Travellers 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.
Pituba
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Vila Jardim dos Namorados.
