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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"I unfortunately landed during the storm so the hotel was flooded and the room too in the end but I was able to be moved to a floor up. Following this my stay was very pleasant. Staff were very helpful. Food was good and very good location to beach and shops. They cleared the water quickly and fixed the hotel up in no time. I think I was quite unlucky to land on that day but they deffo made up for it during the stay. Rooms are a bit dated but that gave it character."
"We had a great stay at this clean and modern apartment. The location was perfect, close to everything we needed. The bottle of water on arrival was a lovely touch. The staff and the owner were very friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We will definitely stay again!"
"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."
"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...
"Ich hatte zwei Kakerlaken bei mir im Zimmer. Die Klimaanlage hat laut gequietscht und wurde auf Nachfrage nicht repariert. Das Gym war nicht gut ausgestattet. Das Restaurant war gut. Der Strand wunderschön!"
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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.