Praia de Armação is a beach located within the Jardim Armação neighborhood along the Atlantic Waterfront (Orla Atlântica) of Salvador. It features wide sands and is bordered by the neighborhoods of Costa Azul and Boca do Rio. The beach stretches along a significant portion of the neighborhood's waterfront and fronts the open Atlantic Ocean. A boardwalk runs alongside the beach, which is popular for walking, jogging, and beach sports like frescobol and volleyball. The area is well-connected by major roadways like Avenida Octávio Mangabeira and Avenida Jorge Amado, and public transportation via several bus lines provides access to different parts of the city. The beach is situated near the Salvador Convention Center (Centro de Convenções). The beach's location on the open Atlantic coast suggests exposure to ocean swell and wind. The wider region is characterized by coastal dynamics, including sediment transport processes specific to this stretch of the Central Brazilian coast. The beach's proximity to the urban infrastructure of Salvador means amenities like supermarkets and pharmacies are easily accessible nearby.