Overview

Salinas da Margarida is a coastal municipality in the Recôncavo Baiano, situated on the shores of Baía de Todos os Santos.

Traditionally associated with salt production (which began in 1881 at Porto da Margarida), its economy today combines fishing, shrimp farming, tourism and local crafts.

• Population: IBGE estimate for 2025 — 15,629 inhabitants (IBGE)
• Area: 148.33 km² (municipal); approximate land area: 65 km² (source: municipal council)
• Districts and villages: Dendê (Porto da Telha), Encarnação, Conceição de Salinas, Cairu and Barra do Paraguaçu

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Cidade de Salinas da Margarida na Bahia

Barra do Paraguaçu na Bahia

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Ruínas do Convento e Igreja de Santo Antônio do Paraguaçu

Tourism in Salinas da Margarida centres on beaches, boat trips and seafood cuisine.

Jetty at Ponte Beach

A central spot with a promenade, kiosks and views of the bay — perfect for sunsets and meals by the sea.

Recommended beaches

There are at least 10 beaches suitable for swimming. The most popular ones are:

• Barra do Paraguaçu Beach — warm, calm sea; activities: swimming, kayaking, angling; near the Cavalo Russo stream (freshwater).
• Ponta da Telha
• Ponta do Dourado
• Cairu
• Conceição de Salinas
• Encarnação — mangroves, white sand; crab fishing with a gereré net and collecting small crabs.
• Pedra Mole, Camborui, Tubarão and Praia do Amor

Crafts and culture

Cuisine

The cuisine features shellfish and crustaceans. Typical dishes include moqueca, pirão, black-eyed peas, farofa and chilli — all of which are widely available at the stalls along the promenade.

Barra do Paraguaçu

A village located in the municipality, on the banks of the Paraguaçu River, ideal for those seeking nature and history.

• Ruins of the Convent of São Francisco do Paraguaçu: a 17th-century historic site frequently visited on tours of the Paraguaçu basin; please note — the most frequently mentioned ruins are located along the river in areas linked to the municipality of Cachoeira/São Francisco do Paraguaçu, and are often included in itineraries that pass through Barra do Paraguaçu (Salinas). Consult local guides when planning your visit.
• Boat trips on the Paraguaçu River — birdwatching, mangroves and riverside scenery.

Tours of the Bay

The Salinas jetty accommodates private boats and sightseeing tours of Todos os Santos Bay; excursions depart from Salvador and are operated by private boats during specific seasons.

How to get there

• By car (overland route): approximately 250–270 km from Salvador, travelling around the bay (depending on the route).
• By ferry (Itaparica) + road journey: reduces the distance travelled by road (varies depending on the boarding point — check timetables and terminals).
• By boat: tours and transfers around Todos os Santos Bay with private operators.