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Santa Maria Town Square
8.4/10 (220 reviews)
This lively square forms the heart of Santa Maria, where cafés and shops showcase authentic Cape Verdean culture. Evening visits reward travelers with vibrant music and local cuisine at the surrounding restaurants.
Santa Maria Pier
8.6/10 (253 reviews)
Santa Maria Pier buzzes with local fishermen selling their fresh catch each morning. Stroll the wooden planks for panoramic ocean views and immerse yourself in Cape Verde's authentic fishing culture.
Ponta Preta
8.4/10 (125 reviews)
Ponta Preta Beach offers world-class waves that attract elite kitesurfers and windsurfers globally. Visit between November and April when consistent trade winds create optimal conditions for water sports.
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
8.6/10 (54 reviews)
This verdant oasis on Sal Island showcases diverse plant species and provides sanctuary for rescued animals. Stroll through lush gardens and interact with monkeys, peacocks, and turtles.
Santa Maria Municipal Market
7.8/10 (66 reviews)
Immerse yourself in Cape Verde's vibrant culture at this colorful market filled with tropical produce and handicrafts. Chat with friendly vendors as you sample local delicacies and watch artisans craft traditional goods.
Buracona
9.2/10 (15 reviews)
Buracona's "Blue Eye" captivates visitors when sunlight transforms an underwater cave into a glowing sapphire spectacle. Visit between 11am-noon for the most dramatic illumination of this natural Cape Verdean wonder.
Pedra do Lume
8.8/10 (23 reviews)
Float effortlessly in salt ponds within an extinct volcano crater, similar to the Dead Sea experience. Bring swimwear to enjoy the therapeutic waters, then rinse off at the on-site showers.
Nazarene Church
8.0/10 (55 reviews)
This welcoming church in Santa Maria offers services with translations for international visitors. Join Sunday worship to experience Cape Verdean spiritual traditions and connect with locals.
" This is a great, quiet hotel which also has an adults only area with pool for those that prefer. Location is wonderful, on the beach and has three places to eat, including a restaurant on their own private beach.
We highly recommend the upstairs bar/restaurant - La Tortue which you do have to make a reservation but they are very accommodating. Excellent staff in this bar, very very professional and friendly. Special mentions to Agnelo, Abdou and Marco who are brilliant! The food was lovely...
"Accommodation is very dated. Website photos do not reflect the hotel. Many of the properties on the resort are old and dilapidated. Wifi in room was the worst I have experienced in the last 10 years and we was lied to about this. For example you will have Wi-Fi on the sofa but less than three metres away you can’t use Wi-Fi in the bed to make a phone call. It was that bad. It was explained as a blackout across Cape Verde however good internet in bar area and other parts of Sal. Friendly and...
"WELCOMING LOVELY FRIENDLY RESORT SPOTLESSLY CLEAN STAFF WERE A JOY FOOD A LITTLE MUNDANE NEEDED SOME MORE VARIETY AND ENTERTAINMENT WAS LIMITED BUT A MOST RELAXING STAY THE ONLY REAL DOWNSIDE WAS THE MOSQUITOS BITTEN ALIVE"
"Great location, clean and tidy, and the breakfast had a good selection. The air conditioner was quiet and the “do not disturb/clean room” door handle tag was a cute touch."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.