Whether you're sticking a toe in the water or searching for treasures on the shore, Shark Bay Beach is a fantastic place to spend time with the family. Why not bring a picnic and a rug and make a day out of it?

This stretch of coastline is often on the itineraries of visitors to Santa Maria. But Shark Bay Beach isn't the area's only drawcard. Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier, and Santa Maria Town Square are some other worthwhile attractions close by.

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Ca Elsa

$273

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 18

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Roundtrip flight included

Lisbon (LIS) to Boa Vista Island (BVC)

6.6/10 (4 reviews)

Spinguera Ecolodge

$526

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 18

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Roundtrip flight included

Lisbon (LIS) to Boa Vista Island (BVC)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

Villa Ao Mar

$515

per person

Jan 22 - Jan 27

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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

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Tours & day trips

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Small Group Full Day Island Tour in Sal

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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Santa Maria Pier

5/5(9 reviews)

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

Sunset near Santa Maria, Sal / Cape Verde.
Shot in December 2018 with Nikon D5300 - unedited.

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.

Santa Maria Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Santa Maria Beach during your travels in Santa Maria? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Kite Beach

5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kite Beach during your trip to Santa Maria? 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.

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.