Title: Things to Do in Santa Maria in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.dx6084955)[Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.d6084955.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Maria ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria Types of activities [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.dx6084955) ![The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/a6b54605-e079-42ee-a9d8-859dc61cfb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/a6b54605-e079-42ee-a9d8-859dc61cfb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Santa Maria beach in Sal Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/94b97b97-6560-4510-b471-28421c312400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful small beach in the Center of Santa Maria City Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/738c44c7-42ad-4755-ac69-f7926d8b7eb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Local fisherman returning with the day’s catch, off Santa Maria pier in Sal, Cape Verde. A bustling fish market run directly from the pier! #caboverde ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/0e798988-4b42-46dc-8baa-4d3898dbc557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Santa Maria Attractions They say that the best things come in small packages, and this alluring city is no exception to the rule. From popular tourist attractions to thrilling excursions, there are tons of things to do in Santa Maria. If you're ready to hit the streets of Santa Maria, sign up for one of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6084955&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let a friendly expert show you the most popular tourist attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {97 fun activities in Santa Maria [fun activities in Santa Maria](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6084955&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth browsing through. --- --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Maria ### Tours & day trips [See all 86 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Quad Tour Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49757300/d2021a5e-5406-4ea7-bf32-569d7db75cf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quad Tour Sal Island 2h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/buggy-and-quad-tour-with-local-guide-on-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island: 2-Hour ATV Quad Desert Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: 2-Hour ATV Quad Desert Adventure 2h 10/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-maria-desert-adventure-on-a-500cc-4x4-quad-bike.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![join us in this excursion of Sal island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1060165/a264316c-c904-42d9-9162-16bb9bc8b225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### join us in this excursion of Sal island 7h 8.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44831260/8fa92402-ac24-42d7-92de-a58a60555a9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing 3h 9.4/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46973397/34749347-23a6-45bf-8335-2e11e3417b73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music 4h 8.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4039153/5eaaac43-5cfc-4f04-8bda-c2bd2558f7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde 2h 9.6/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/complete-excursion-and-flight-on-the-zipline-cabo-verde.a4039153.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h 9.6/10 110 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925373/f55e7408-d17e-4454-a19f-7dcfb1259b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour 4h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $153 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-rabil-shipwreck-sal-rei-beach-bar-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48163018/3cea3aa8-d6c1-4a73-8cea-52cf36833a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour 2h 9.4/10 56 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-maria-guided-snorkeling-shipwreck-and-reef-tour.a48163018.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2772660/30ebed7e-4fdd-4015-97af-1bff2ee31f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria 2h 9.8/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ilha-do-sal-shark-bay-shark-observation-experience-sal-cape-verde.a2772660.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Sal Island: 2-Hour ATV Quad Desert Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: 2-Hour ATV Quad Desert Adventure 2h 10/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-maria-desert-adventure-on-a-500cc-4x4-quad-bike.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46973397/34749347-23a6-45bf-8335-2e11e3417b73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music 4h 8.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/aac06529-ab77-4a9c-84d9-8bf8a6a7cded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available $254 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966249/141f3045-d190-496c-b3a6-44ac3ea03b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake 8h Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-adults-only-tour-of-sal-with-lobster-lunch-and-salt-lake.a46966249.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47995292/4af14a95-3da8-4069-b7ca-91a5290f3d09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting 4h 9.8/10 24 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $153 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boavista-green-turtle-shark-bay-sandboard-tour-tasting.a47995292.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island: 3-Hour Private Tour with Floating in Salt lake & Shark Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2773682/d65b46be-5aa9-4ed7-a716-80c895d766d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: 3-Hour Private Tour with Floating in Salt lake & Shark Watching 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $207 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-3-hour-private-tour-with-floating-in-salt-lake-shark-watching.a2773682.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2789614/bd37f82c-b439-42c4-945c-6f2955b91346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch 6h 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2789614.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266704/b3f64716-bfa8-496c-acba-eb00a32021c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots 6h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46193695/2fa5b861-99ee-4b6a-95aa-6ef029875f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach 6h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48109160/840721b7-24c4-4eed-80a6-c66bd13e26b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour 1h 30m 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-maria-stand-up-paddle-tour.a48109160.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925373/f55e7408-d17e-4454-a19f-7dcfb1259b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour 4h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $153 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-rabil-shipwreck-sal-rei-beach-bar-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/aac06529-ab77-4a9c-84d9-8bf8a6a7cded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available $254 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island Private Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50768846/63c2145d-5e58-4dcf-91b4-0955f6a29dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Private Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-private-half-day-tour.a50768846.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46289065/701877cf-5391-4083-ad50-571849a1e16a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island 2h 30m Free cancellation available $183 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-5-hours-private-tour-in-espargos-city-and-sal-island.a46289065.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48293203/939aebc1-96cb-4ee6-af40-d53c0f93a166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive 7h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $258 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-private-tour-secrets-of-a-native-guide-all-inclusive.a48293203.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![4x4 Off Road Full-Day Private Tour - Sal Island Hidden Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48896789/ee0d53d5-b951-47fa-ab6e-eedfef1e6ab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4x4 Off Road Full-Day Private Tour - Sal Island Hidden Secrets 8h Free cancellation available $302 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-hidden-secrets-sal-island-off-road.a48896789.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2772646/ba6473ce-9e0d-447d-b5a2-f2002647eabf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria 7h 9.8/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $235 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ilha-do-sal-private-tour-around-the-island-of-sal-authentic-experience.a2772646.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Salt Pans & Lemon Sharks Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48287812/d17bf087-d9d8-4d19-872c-52f7e0f3695c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salt Pans & Lemon Sharks Experience 3h Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/salt-pans-lemon-sharks-experience.a48287812.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46341137/824e7b13-32dd-4b2d-b2c3-e63f43f60f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.) 8h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/out-of-the-box-island-tour-off-road-and-creative-pictures.a46341137.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Natural pools and Shark Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47731723/362f2a14-58d0-44b6-abeb-6d9dd9a5312f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Natural pools and Shark Bay 4h Free cancellation available $295 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-salt-lake-natural-pools-and-shark-bay.a47731723.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h 9.6/10 110 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50015246/78a40c7d-5175-427e-a8af-a9881c60ea93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep 7h 9.2/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48485231/78b42edd-a9be-42f5-8340-043c45de10b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h Free cancellation available $203 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/incredible-full-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48485231.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266704/b3f64716-bfa8-496c-acba-eb00a32021c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots 6h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h 30m Free cancellation available $1,180 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island-cape-verde.a48489914.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48484186/f0a3a825-4a70-4f6d-853f-bbaef2dd921d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 3h Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/spectacular-half-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48484186.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Discovery: A Guided Small Group Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47713549/110f6633-1de6-4312-a41c-58b9896b2c48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Discovery: A Guided Small Group Island Tour 6h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-discovery-a-guided-small-group-island-tour.a47713549.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48375316/385708cf-0b18-4081-8531-a86387ccd95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde 1h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-kizomba-lessons-santa-maria-cape-verde.a48375316.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: Small Group Island Tour & Lunch with a Local 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## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria | Number of things to do | 97 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Group Kizomba Lesson](/things-to-do/group-kizomba-lesson.a49660103.activity-details): $22 | | Top 5 things to do | [Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine-natural-pool-and-shark-bay-tour.a47968787.activity-details)[Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour](/things-to-do/santa-maria-guided-snorkeling-shipwreck-and-reef-tour.a48163018.activity-details)[Santa Monica Beach Tour](/things-to-do/santa-monica-beach-tour.a50013376.activity-details)[Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details)[Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep](/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Group Kizomba Lesson](/things-to-do/group-kizomba-lesson.a49660103.activity-details) | | With kids | [Santa Monica Beach Tour](/things-to-do/santa-monica-beach-tour.a50013376.activity-details)[Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep](/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details)[Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details)[join us in this excursion of Sal island](/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details)[Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](/things-to-do/full-day-sailing-yacht-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740477.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Maria - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Santa Maria Some say the best things in life are free. Be sure to explore the following around Santa Maria: **Santa Maria Beach** \- Skip rocks along the water, watch the sun rise or simply enjoy the views from the foreshore. ### Things to Do in Santa Maria with Kids There are plenty of awesome experiences in Santa Maria that the whole gang will love. These are a few of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6084955&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [Shark Bay Experience, Sal, Cape Verde](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shark-bay.a2772660.activity-details) - [Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2773681.activity-details) - [Sal Island: Half-Day Island Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-half-day-island-tour.a2773682.activity-details) - [Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2789614.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Maria? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Maria ![Dog resting in front of a fisher boat in Santa Maria beach in Sal Cape Verde - Cabo Verde; Shutterstock ID 243218044](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101592/327bfb67-1333-44ae-9feb-7cae67f1a591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kite-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248635975607506.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shark Bay Beach 4.5/5(5 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Shark Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Maria. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Shark-Bay-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248621558144268.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Viveiro-Botanical-Garden-Zoo-Sal.d553248634289843227.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market-Sal.d553248635995343471.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Nazarene-Church-Sal.d553248634289843909.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Maria ![Africa Cape Verde Sal View of beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3164/192bc48a-25de-472d-93cd-b7600be23978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Maria worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Maria? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Maria? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Maria? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Maria with kids? > - [Santa Monica Beach Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-monica-beach-tour.a50013376.activity-details) > - [Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details) > - [Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details) > - [join us in this excursion of Sal island](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details) > - [Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-sailing-yacht-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740477.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Maria for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Maria? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near Santa Maria Pier ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Pier-Hotels.0-l553248635975607508-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Nazarene Church ](https://www.expedia.com/Nazarene-Church-Hotels.0-l553248634289843909-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Kite Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Kite-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635975607506-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo ](https://www.expedia.com/Viveiro-Botanical-Garden-Zoo-Hotels.0-l553248634289843227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Santa Maria Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Beach-Hotels.0-l6101592-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Ponta Preta ](https://www.expedia.com/Ponta-Preta-Hotels.0-l553248635975607507-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Santa Maria Pier ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nazarene Church ](https://www.expedia.com/Nazarene-Church-Sal.d553248634289843909.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Maria Town Square ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Maria Municipal Market ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market-Sal.d553248635995343471.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Maria Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ponta Preta ](https://www.expedia.com/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo ](https://www.expedia.com/Viveiro-Botanical-Garden-Zoo-Sal.d553248634289843227.Vacation-Attraction) - [Car rentals near Nazarene Church ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Nazarene-Church.d553248634289843909.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Kite Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kite-Beach.d553248635975607506.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Santa Maria Municipal Market ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market.d553248635995343471.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Midsize Car Rentals near Santa Maria Town Square ](https://www.expedia.com/Midsize-Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Town-Square.d6326952-tMidsize.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) - [Car rentals near Santa Maria Town Square ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Town-Square.d6326952.Car-Rental-Guide)