There's nothing better than spending time by the seaside. Round up the crew, throw together a picnic and enjoy some fresh air at Santa Maria Beach.

This stretch of coastline is often on the itineraries of visitors to Santa Maria. But Santa Maria Beach isn't the area's only highlight. Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria Town Square, and Kite Beach are some other interesting sights nearby.

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Villa Ao Mar

$596

per person

Mar 16 - Mar 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Lisbon (LIS) to Sal Island (SID)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)

Close to the beach and everything!

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

ROBINSON CABO VERDE - Adults only -All inclusive

$1,003

per person

Mar 16 - Mar 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Lisbon (LIS) to Sal Island (SID)

9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

some staff not friendly. could do with more enclosed areas as the evenings were cool. the bar staff gave out blankets but a few more sheltered areas would have been good

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hotel Central Santa Maria

$1,179

per person

Mar 20 - Mar 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Sal Island (SID)

8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)

The room was big and always clean, staff was very helpful and the decor was nice

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Quad Tour Sal Island

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customized Just for You

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Surf Lessons

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Popular places to visit

Santa Maria Pier

5/5(9 reviews)

Santa Maria Pier is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Santa Maria Town Square

4/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Santa Maria Town Square. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars.

Nazarene Church

5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Nazarene Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars.

Santa Maria Municipal Market

5/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Santa Maria Municipal Market during your stay in Santa Maria. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Ponta Preta

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Ponta Preta. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo home during your travels in Santa Maria? Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars.