Santa Maria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636
Aerial view of Santa Maria beach in Sal Cape Verde - Cabo Verde
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Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida dos Hoteis CP230 Sal
The price is AU$389 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$389
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (343 reviews)
The property is new and clean, you always see the staff cleaning, the suite is well laid out and clean. They refill our water bottles everyday. But we didn't have slippers in the room until I asked a few times then they delivered them after 3 days, and there's only 1 toilet in the suite. We went ...

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
Hotel Central Santa Maria

Hotel Central Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
4111 Rua Das Salinas Sal Sal
The price is AU$127 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$127
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Municipal Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
Staff was great and friendly, location was great. Just a few blocks from the beach and the boardwalk.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Hotel Central Santa Maria
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria Sal Cape Verde
The price is AU$535 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$535
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Ponta Preta are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
I am Pedro Ramos. Everything in the Riu Palace is the best.

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
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Branco Suites

Branco Suites

4.5 out of 5
Santa Maria Sal Sal
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Municipal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Love this place, very clean and bright, smells very good and the staffs are super helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Branco Suites
Porto Antigo Hotel Residence

Porto Antigo Hotel Residence

3.5 out of 5
Rua 15 Agosto Sal
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Municipal ...
7/10 Good! (65 reviews)
This was a lovely hotel very close to the centre of Santa Maria

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

Porto Antigo Hotel Residence
Villa Ao Mar

Villa Ao Mar

3.5 out of 5
Pier Beach, Santa Maria Sal
Stay at this beach apartment in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a marina. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Municipal Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
Close to the beach and everything!

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Villa Ao Mar
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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

Santa Maria Beach

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.

Santa Maria Beach

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.

Santa Maria Town Square

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.

Shark Bay Beach

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.

Santa Maria Pier

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.

Kite Beach

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.

Ponta Preta

Activities

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

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

AU$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour
Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island

Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island

AU$354
per traveller
Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island
Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach

Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach

AU$64
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach
Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music

Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music

AU$107
per adult
Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music
Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

AU$214
per adult
Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting
Snorkeling in Santa Maria Island of Salt

Snorkeling in Santa Maria Island of Salt

AU$49
per adult
Snorkeling in Santa Maria Island of Salt
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