Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Maria Island March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Santa Maria Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island.dx3214)[Hotels in Santa Maria Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island-Hotels.d3214.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Santa Maria Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Maria Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Maria Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria Island Types of activities [Santa Maria Island travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island.dx3214) ![Panoramic view over the ocean, Santa Maria island, travel Azores.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3214/d1a63671-dbcb-4a31-810a-c8ec4c05b207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view over the ocean, Santa Maria island, travel Azores.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3214/d1a63671-dbcb-4a31-810a-c8ec4c05b207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional stone walls made of basaltic lava stone protecting the fresh green vineyard plants growing on a hill from strong winds in the Azores.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3214/7630901c-52ff-473c-bb5b-b4789a3d22f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![lighthouse in santa maria, azores, portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3214/629a9c08-d870-425a-a799-c046ee9b683d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Maria Island Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Maria Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Maria Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Maria Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Maria Island, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Maria Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Maria Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Maria Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Santa Maria Island. #### Santa Maria Island attractions Santa Maria Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Maria Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Maria Island. Looking for things to do in Santa Maria Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3214) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria Island | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Half-Day TukTuk Tour All Around Vila do Conde](/things-to-do/private-half-day-tuktuk-tour-all-around-vila-do-conde.a48494024.activity-details): £70 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Half-Day TukTuk Tour All Around Vila do Conde](/things-to-do/private-half-day-tuktuk-tour-all-around-vila-do-conde.a48494024.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Private Half-Day TukTuk Tour All Around Vila do Conde](/things-to-do/private-half-day-tuktuk-tour-all-around-vila-do-conde.a48494024.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Santa Maria Island --- ### Popular places to visit #### Vila do Porto Marina Explore the waterfront in Vila do Porto with a trip to Vila do Porto Marina. Wander the waterfront and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Do-Porto-Marina-Vila-do-Porto.d553248621568464508.Attraction) #### Museu de Santa Maria You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museu de Santa Maria during your trip to Santo Espírito. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museu-De-Santa-Maria-Vila-do-Porto.d955782232931561472.Attraction) #### Pico Alto You can find out about the history of Santa Bárbara when you stop by Pico Alto. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Alto-Vila-do-Porto.d553248635975883268.Attraction) #### Raposo Bay Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Raposo Bay Waterfall during your travels in São Pedro. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raposo-Bay-Waterfall-Sao-Pedro.d753027827619962880.Attraction) #### Barreiro da Faneca You can take time to visit Barreiro da Faneca during your travels to São Pedro. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barreiro-Da-Faneca-Vila-do-Porto.d753027623838101504.Attraction) #### Maia Pool You can take time to visit Maia Pool during your travels to Santo Espírito. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maia-Pool-Vila-do-Porto.d955609177468944384.Attraction) #### Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo during your trip to Vila do Porto. Wander the marina and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Centro-De-Interpretacao-Ambiental-Dalberto-Pombo-Vila-do-Porto.d955608481587769344.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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