Santa Maria Town Square is one of the main stops on any tourist visit. Find out about its historical importance or just kick back and watch life go by.

Situated in Sal, this public square is well worth a look. But you'll find plenty more to explore in this area. Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier, and Shark Bay Beach are within close reach of Santa Maria Town Square.

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Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only

$1,396

per person

Nov 26 - Nov 30

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Frankfurt (FRA) to Sal Island (SID)

8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)

The property is new and beautiful, the staff friendly and helpful. but they have serious problems. There was no running water at all on 3 of 4 nights I stayed there and on 2 out of 4 afternoons. It was on and off the rest of the time. And not just my room but in restrooms by the restaurant etc. That may well be the lack of infrastructure on the very dry island that just doesn’t have enough water for everyone as opposed to the fault of the hotel itself but it is of course not what you expect at a 5 star hotel. It may not be a good idea to develop more tourism on the island. Other than that, my room wasn’t ready for check in before 5.30 which isn’t great. But they arranged a massage for me so it was fine.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

ROBINSON CABO VERDE - Adults only -All inclusive

$1,463

per person

Nov 26 - Nov 30

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Frankfurt (FRA) to Sal Island (SID)

9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)

The rooms were very clean and the beds very comfortable. There is a nice walk along the promenade to Santa Maria which takes about 10-15 minutes. The staff are very friendly and work tirelessly entertaining the guests. The food is tasty and presented nicely. I'd definitely recommend the cocktails

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

$1,908

per person

Oct 15 - Oct 21

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Sal Island (SID)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)

The rooms were very nice. We enjoyed lots of options for the meals and several locations to choose from. Gym and spa were great. Loved the pools and activities!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Santa Maria Town Square

Tours & day trips

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Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island

Free cancellation available

Weddings & honeymoons

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Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Silver Pack

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Santa Maria Pier

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.

Santa Maria Beach

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.

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

Ponta Preta

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.

Nazarene Church

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

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.