In spite of the numerous waterfront paths in Salvador, one of the most popular places to run in the city is down a busy highway median. Don’t let that deter you, this linear park is actually nicely manicured, and features bonuses like stationary exercise equipment, benches, and shady trees. Runners can pick up the path anywhere between the Barra Shopping Mall and Hospital Santo Amaro. The stretch is about 1.6 km one way. However, it’s easy to lengthen this run by cutting across R. Dr. Artur Neiva at the south end to Av. Oceanica. Runners could also cut over to Ave. Sete de Setembro via Av. Euclydes da Cunha for a 5.7 km loop. There are some less-than-scenic sections, but there are sidewalks the whole way.
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- 1.6 km one way or 5.7 km loop
- 28-86 meters (91-281 feet)
- Barra Shopping Mall
- Barra Bus Stop
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Other Routes in Salvador, Brazil
The best option for a long run on Salvador’s coast. Follow the Avenida Octávio Mangabeira promenade for up to 15 km, or run along the sandy beach.
Nice brick pathways surround the Dique do Tororó lake in the center of Salvador. A full loop around is 2.6 km.
Run along the bay coast of Salvador. The waterfront promenades of Av. Oceanica and Ave. Sete de Setembro stretch for about 6 km one way.
No trip to Salvador would be complete without a tour through the historic Pelourinho neighborhood. We’ve mapped a 5k around some of the top tourist sights.
Pituaçu Park hugs the coast between the neighborhood of Pituaçu and the Av. Paralela Highway. There is a 15 km paved bike path surrounding the lagoon.
Trail runners can put together an adventurous course at Parque Abaeté and the sandy dune trails surrounding the Abaeté Lagoon.
Salvador’s longest bike path follows the corridor of the busy Avenida Paralela/Av. Luís Viana Filho highway. It’s not very scenic, but a good option for a long run or a commute.
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