Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Maria February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria.dx6084955)[Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d6084955.Travel-Guide-Flights)[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) # What to do in Santa Maria ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria Types of activities [Santa Maria travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria.dx6084955) ![The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/a6b54605-e079-42ee-a9d8-859dc61cfb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/a6b54605-e079-42ee-a9d8-859dc61cfb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Santa Maria beach in Sal Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/94b97b97-6560-4510-b471-28421c312400.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) ## Santa Maria Attractions You're keen to set sail in a new direction. Always up for an enlightening experience and inventive ways to get inspired, you're eager to investigate new territory from top to bottom. Coming up: Santa Maria! It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia can hook you up with lots of things to do. Book your activities today, and the only thing you'll have left to do is pack your bags and get excited. - The activities in Santa Maria are not only among the best, but they won't break the bank. We have 91 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at £16\. Get your favourite day trip on Expedia at a great value, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or decadent meal while you're travelling. - Santa Maria is popular among thrill seekers similar to you. In fact, a lot of travellers have been visiting Santa Maria to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and many of them are already thinking of return. The top activities can catch the curiosity of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive array of entertainment and opportunities for fun. With incredible ways to find the thrill of a lifetime like a [Zipline at Maui Tropical Plantation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-at-maui-tropical-plantation.a381428.activity-details), there are loads of selections at your fingertips when you review the finest tours and excursions here at Expedia. It takes an expert itinerary to really get the most out of Santa Maria, particularly when you wish to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we can tell you don't plan to sleep all day遥ou're excited to get out and play. You're excited to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is what you love best. Our activities are the best way to organise your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Maria ### Tours & day trips [See all 82 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/buggy-and-quad-tour-with-local-guide-on-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 2 reviews Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/complete-excursion-and-flight-on-the-zipline-cabo-verde.a4039153.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47791152/f0db4583-537a-4d62-9efb-90c75c03d24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You 7h £155 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-full-day-private-island-tour-guided-by-local-expert.a47791152.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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+ Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boavista-rabil-shipwreck-city-snacks-drinks-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740477/8f4d3920-53be-4d22-ac12-e5eddaedf7ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean 6h 30m Free cancellation available £111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-sailing-yacht-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740477.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2772660/30ebed7e-4fdd-4015-97af-1bff2ee31f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shark-bay.a2772660.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 29 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 2 reviews Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47791152/f0db4583-537a-4d62-9efb-90c75c03d24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You 7h £155 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-full-day-private-island-tour-guided-by-local-expert.a47791152.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966249/141f3045-d190-496c-b3a6-44ac3ea03b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake 8h Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/adults-only-tour-of-sal-with-lobster-lunch-and-salt-lake.a46966249.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47995292/4af14a95-3da8-4069-b7ca-91a5290f3d09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting 4h Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boavista-green-turtle-shark-bay-sandboard-tour-tasting.a47995292.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 review Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2789614.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 review Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-stand-up-paddle-tour.a48109160.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ilha-do-sal-salinas-buracona-e-tubarao-limao.a47770278.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 £185 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 review Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h 30m Free cancellation available £863 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island-cape-verde.a48489914.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48484186/f0a3a825-4a70-4f6d-853f-bbaef2dd921d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 3h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spectacular-half-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48484186.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal Discovery: A Guided Small Group Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47713549/110f6633-1de6-4312-a41c-58b9896b2c48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Discovery: A Guided Small Group Island Tour 6h Free cancellation available £38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-discovery-a-guided-small-group-island-tour.a47713549.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&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 £148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/incredible-full-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48485231.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48375316/385708cf-0b18-4081-8531-a86387ccd95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-kizomba-lessons-santa-maria-cape-verde.a48375316.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sal: Small Group Island Tour & Lunch with a Local Family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48052414/d0cf38c4-aa06-4009-9ead-62803866c341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Small Group Island Tour & Lunch with a Local Family 6h Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-small-group-island-tour-lunch-with-a-local-family.a48052414.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Bronze Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48159578/878f993c-e1f0-4e7d-a85e-0d32073ca2e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Bronze Pack 2h Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/romantic-sunset-experience-with-glamping-bronze-pack.a48159578.activity-details?&rid=6084955&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria | Number of things to do | 91 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Group Kizomba Lesson](/things-to-do/group-kizomba-lesson.a49660103.activity-details): £16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details)[Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine-natural-pool-and-shark-bay-tour.a47968787.activity-details)[Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You](/things-to-do/sal-full-day-private-island-tour-guided-by-local-expert.a47791152.activity-details)[Santa Monica Beach Tour](/things-to-do/santa-monica-beach-tour.a50013376.activity-details)[Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [3-Hour Shark Bay and Salt Lakes in Sal Island Guided Tour](/things-to-do/3-hour-shark-bay-and-salt-lakes-in-sal-island-guided-tour.a46187428.activity-details)[Snorkelling in Santa Maria Island of Salt](/things-to-do/snorkelling-in-santa-maria-island-of-salt.a50172521.activity-details)[Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details)[Sal: Lemon Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Salt Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/sal-lemon-shark-bay-and-pedra-de-lume-salt-lakes-tour.a48210981.activity-details)[Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde](/things-to-do/sal-kizomba-lessons-santa-maria-cape-verde.a48375316.activity-details) | | With kids | [Santa Monica Beach Tour](/things-to-do/santa-monica-beach-tour.a50013376.activity-details)[Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details)[3-Hour Shark Bay and Salt Lakes in Sal Island Guided Tour](/things-to-do/3-hour-shark-bay-and-salt-lakes-in-sal-island-guided-tour.a46187428.activity-details)[Boa Vista: Shipwreck, 4x4 Ride & Caves Day Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details)[join us in this excursion of Sal island](/things-to-do/join-us-in-this-excursion-of-sal-island.a1060165.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Maria --- ### Popular places to visit ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Beach 4.5/5(18 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Santa Maria Beach during your travels in Santa Maria? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Attraction) #### Santa Maria Town Square 4/5(17 reviews) 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) #### Santa Maria Pier 4/5(21 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Attraction) #### Kite Beach 4/5(11 reviews) 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) #### Shark Bay Beach 3.5/5(6 reviews) 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) #### Ponta Preta 4/5(10 reviews) 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) #### Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo 4.5/5(3 reviews) Why not visit the animals who call Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Maria? Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Viveiro-Botanical-Garden-Zoo-Sal.d553248634289843227.Attraction) #### Santa Maria Municipal Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Maria Municipal Market during your trip to Santa Maria. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market-Sal.d553248635995343471.Attraction) #### Nazarene Church 3.5/5(4 reviews) After visiting Nazarene Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazarene-Church-Sal.d553248634289843909.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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