Title: Santa Maria Travel Guide: Best of Santa Maria, Sal Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Holiday-Rentals.d6084955.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Maria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Maria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria.d6084955.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Maria Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d7a08879048246f4f8974a59c8ab69f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6081da0b2bc40b42a989a194d7bef8a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ff9849c6b101518356edb196824e154f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Markus Ricks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6b4e2bf8ff74e049c7d079e6cd95d605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Markus Ricks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6b4e2bf8ff74e049c7d079e6cd95d605.jpg) ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4eb969988f6b36437c875958cc913dbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jazzinto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4eb969988f6b36437c875958cc913dbf.jpg) ## Visit Santa Maria Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Maria - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Maria ![Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15960000/15954600/15954567/22892e0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only Urbanização da Cabocan, ZDTI de Ponta Preta, Sal £219 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews) "I had a very good experience. The staff were very attentive and professional and nice." Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=15954567&PinnedHotelID=15954567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084955) ![Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4820000/4813300/4813296/569b9d4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive Cabocan Lote A2, A3, Sal £240 1 Oct - 2 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews) "Everything was ok" Reviewed on 25 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=4813296&PinnedHotelID=4813296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084955) ![Hotel Sobrado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34082600/34082513/e9e839cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Sobrado Entrada Santa Maria Ilha Do Sal, Sal, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town Square are ... 8/10 Very Good! (77 reviews) "Very comfortable and breakfasts great" Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34082513&PinnedHotelID=34082513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084955) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34082513&PinnedHotelID=34082513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084955) [See all 325 properties in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6084955) 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. ![Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9477800/9477785/1c789e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews) "The resort have couple of restaurants, a supermarket and a beach. You can take a bus or rent a car, but this is a walking distance from downtown. Overall value is excellent." Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Agua-Hotels-Sal-Vila-Verde-Resort.h9477785.Hotel-Information) ![Branco Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/dd425018_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Branco Suites Santa Maria, Sal, Sal Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews) "Our stay was very good. The staff is super helpful and the location of the apartment is great. It is not far from the beach and is in a quiet zone. Totally recommend!" Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Branco-Suites.h96172892.Hotel-Information) ![Porto Antigo Hotel Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9638300/9638239/4d540925_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Porto Antigo Hotel Residence Rua 15 Agosto, Santa Maria, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a private beach. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa ... 7/10 Good! (64 reviews) "This was a lovely hotel very close to the centre of Santa Maria" Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Porto-Antigo-Hotel-Residence.h9638239.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6084955&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Attraction) ![Santa Maria Pier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4169b4dc4557ee18a28083e90addfeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Pier You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a stop at Santa Maria Pier. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Attraction) ![Ponta Preta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/37a0766f4a54fc6cc7354e2aa0b2aa8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Preta You can find out about the history of Santa Maria when you stop by Ponta Preta. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Attraction) #### Santa Maria Town Square You can find out about the history of Santa Maria when you stop by Santa Maria Town Square. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Attraction) #### Shark Bay Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Shark Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Maria. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shark-Bay-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248621558144268.Attraction) #### Kite Beach 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.co.uk/Kite-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248635975607506.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Buggy and Quad Tour with Local Guide on Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49757300/d2021a5e-5406-4ea7-bf32-569d7db75cf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quad Tour Sal Island £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-tour-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details) ![Sal: 2-Hour 500cc ATV 4x4 Quad Desert Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike £78 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-desert-adventure-on-a-500cc-4x4-quad-bike.a4750439.activity-details) ![The Best Full Day Sal Island tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266704/b3f64716-bfa8-496c-acba-eb00a32021c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-sal-island-full-day-adventure-to-all-must-see-spots.a46266704.activity-details) ![Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch and Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756419/da45e431-417b-4772-aa2e-f5eb8b6f44b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-full-day-trip-around-the-island-with-lunch.a4756419.activity-details) ![Sal: Half-Day SSV Buggy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758114/f67dbef5-98c5-4750-ba2a-ea7f770f853c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sal: Half-Day SSV Buggy (500cc or 1000cc) Island Adventure £177 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-half-day-ssv-buggy-500cc-or-1000cc-island-adventure.a4758114.activity-details) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde £865 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island.a48489914.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Maria ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal.dx3164) - Cities near Santa Maria - Places of interest [Sal](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal.dx3164) - [Santa Maria Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Attraction) - [Santa Maria Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Attraction) - [Santa Maria Town Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Attraction) - [Kite Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Kite-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248635975607506.Attraction) - [Ponta Preta](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Attraction) - [Santa Maria Municipal Market](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market-Sal.d553248635995343471.Attraction) - [Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo](https://expedia.co.uk/Viveiro-Botanical-Garden-Zoo-Sal.d553248634289843227.Attraction) - [Palmeira](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmeira-Sal.d553248621532404116.Attraction)