This beach is one of the most important tourist attraction of Salvador, where is the Fortaleza de Santo Antônio (a fortress), known as Farol da Barra. There visitors can see the Nautical Museum of Bahia. The beach is protected by reefs and has natural pools with tiny waves. Near to the Cristo hill, the sea is good for surfing.
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