Title: Santa Maria Beach in Cape Verde - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Santa Maria Beach Tours and Activities

![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![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=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)

![Colourful boats on Santa Maria beach in Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/e7f10e3a-bdbe-4e48-aebf-ff46d5f2ad9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Santa Maria Beach

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Santa Maria Beach

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/569b9d4b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

CA $2,595

per person

Mar 24 - Mar 30

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Sal Island (SID)

8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

I was a little bit disappointed. It’s true it’s an all-inclusive, but the overall quality of food, drinks, entertainment and amenities did not fully satisfy me. I had better experiences in other RIU resorts

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

![Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24400000/24398200/24398112/9b308240_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hotel Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive

CA $3,249

per person

Mar 24 - Mar 30

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Boa Vista Island (BVC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

I like everything , i had an amazing time the staffs was great im looking forward to come back. 🙂🙂

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

![Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442700/59442625/5f9ef6f8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

CA $2,752

per person

Mar 24 - Mar 30

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Sal Island (SID)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)

The room was quiet the food was partially good. The Steakhouse was really bad

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

### Tours & day trips

[See all 70 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/buggy-and-quad-tour-with-local-guide-on-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike

2h

10/10

37 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $145

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $68

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $105

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $79

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/complete-excursion-and-flight-on-the-zipline-cabo-verde.a4039153.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $210

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-rabil-shipwreck-sal-rei-beach-bar-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Maria: Guided Snorkelling Shipwreck and Reef Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48163018/3cea3aa8-d6c1-4a73-8cea-52cf36833a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Maria: Guided Snorkelling Shipwreck and Reef Tour

2h

9.2/10

57 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $61

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-guided-snorkelling-shipwreck-and-reef-tour.a48163018.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47968787/279821c1-e4d9-4cf6-93b4-40706d6a1b93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

6h

9.2/10

11 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $78

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine-natural-pool-and-shark-bay-tour.a47968787.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

### History & culture

[See all 25 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&filter.categories=HistoryCulture)

![Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike

2h

10/10

37 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $145

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $105

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $347

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $283

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-island-half-day-island-tour.a2773682.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $105

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2789614.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $94

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $100

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-stand-up-paddle-tour.a48109160.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Murdeira: Sal Island Nature Reserve and Fishing Village Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48052684/f39a9b1f-f3cf-45ed-abbc-151ab9c6b565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Murdeira: Sal Island Nature Reserve and Fishing Village Tour

6h

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $69

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/murdeira-sal-island-nature-reserve-and-fishing-village-tour.a48052684.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and Lemon Shark](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47770278/e986bb6f-5b9a-4c4d-96a5-a64debb28f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and Lemon Shark

7h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $57

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ilha-do-sal-salinas-buracona-e-tubarao-limao.a47770278.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $210

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-rabil-shipwreck-sal-rei-beach-bar-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $347

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $268

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-island-private-half-day-tour.a50768846.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $354

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-private-tour-secrets-of-a-native-guide-all-inclusive.a48293203.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Full-Day Private Tour Hidden Secrets Sal Island Off Road](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48896789/ee0d53d5-b951-47fa-ab6e-eedfef1e6ab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Full-Day Private Tour Hidden Secrets Sal Island Off Road

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $414

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-hidden-secrets-sal-island-off-road.a48896789.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $322

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-experience.a2772646.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $113

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salt-pans-lemon-sharks-experience.a48287812.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $226

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/out-of-the-box-island-tour-off-road-and-creative-pictures.a46341137.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $404

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-salt-lake-natural-pools-and-shark-bay.a47731723.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

![Sal: Half-day tour around the island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48131666/df01ac2d-2b21-4ba3-9b48-980560dc6eba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sal: Half-day tour around the island

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $259

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-half-day-tour-around-the-island.a48131666.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

9.6/10

8 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $109

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details?&rid=6101592&location=Santa+Maria+Beach&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

CA $278

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots

6h

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $94

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde

6h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,616

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### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Sal Discovery: A Guided Small Group Island Tour

6h

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $71

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Sal: Small Group Island Tour & Lunch with a Local Family

6h

Free cancellation available

CA $137

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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2h

Free cancellation available

CA $217

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### Popular places to visit

#### Santa Maria Pier

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. 

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#### Santa Maria Town Square

4.5/5(2 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. 

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#### Nazarene Church

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#### Santa Maria Municipal Market

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#### 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. 

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#### Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo

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. 

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Morabeza Hotel

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