Travel Guide of Santa Maria in Cape Verde by Influencers and Travelers

Santa Maria is a city in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. It is located on the south coast, about 16 km south of the Amílcar Cabral International Airport, and 20 km south of the island capital Espargos.

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1 - Murdeira

   10 km away

Murdeira is a village in the island of Sal, Cape Verde. The village is situated on the west coast, 9 km south of the island capital Espargos and 10 km north of Santa Maria. roughly midway along the island's major highway linking

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2 - Pedra Lume

   19 km away

Farol de Pedra de Lume is a lighthouse in the eastern point of the island of Sal in northeastern Cape Verde at the small port of Pedra de Lume and 5 km east of the city of Espargos. The chapel was completed in 1853, the lighthouse was completed in 1855.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Espargos

   18 km away

Certified company and guide, guarantee of quality, comfort and best price. Local guide, knows the island well, its history and culture, food, music and local restaurants. Get to know beyond the highlights of the island, local places, street arts and much more with your expert local guide. Join an adventure tour around the island and visit places like Espargos city, Kite Beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira fisher man village and the natural bay of Murdeira and take in the view from Lion mountain. Relax and float in the Salinas, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out to sea to see lemon sharks up close in their natural environment. Whether you wish to emphasize culture, education, history or sport, our expert will combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Have an authentic experience, get to know the island with a native and professional guide, with all comfort and safety.

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4 - Pedra de Lume

   19 km away
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5 - Palmeira

   20 km away
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6 - Safaris in Santa Maria

Explore the small but breathtaking island of Sal on a guided full-day trip. See Cape Verde through the eyes of a local, and visit 10 of the island's highlights. Snorkel, bathe, marvel at the “Blue Eye,” and more. Benefit from included hotel transfers.

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7 - Sal

   22 km away

Sal is an island in Cape Verde. Sal is a tourist destination with white sandy beaches and over 350 days of sunshine a year. It is one of the three sandy eastern islands of the Cape Verde archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean, 350 miles off the west coast of Africa.

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8 - Buracona

   24 km away

Buracona is a small bay in the northwest of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. The bay is approximately 5 km north of the village Palmeira.

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9 - Wildlife Watching in Santa Maria

Don't lose this incredible opportunity. Discover Sal Island in the most wild way. We do Exclusive turtle Watching Excursions for small groups to live this magic moment with the best athmosphere and to respect the guidelines of Project Biodiversity, the no-profit organisation that works for the conservation of the sea turtles here in Sal Island. Cape Verde is the third largest nesting site in the world for loggerhead sea turtles. It is an amazing experience to witness this wonder of nature in the wild. Be welcome in our beautiful Glamping Tent for a coffee and snacks under the starry african sky next to the beach to listen the briefing that will provide all the information about sea turtles. Enjoy the moon, the stars, the mountains, the ocean and the turtles laying eggs in their natural habitat. An adventure that you can not miss. By chosing Sealife Experience, a small sustainable company, you will be supporting our Beach clean up program, and helping us to protect the turtles.

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10 - Kitesurfing in Santa Maria

Would you like to try kite surf for the first time or to improve your own skills? Atlantic Star Nautical Center offers private and group lessons for all levels with experienced instructors, respecting the highest safety standards.

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11 - Sea Caving in Santa Maria

In this excursion to the Blue Eye Cave we'll visit a natural jewel of Sal island, in Cape Verde. You'll fall in love with the effect of the sunlight on the turquoise waters of this underground lagoon and enjoy a swim in the natural pools. Enjoy a half day island tour with a native and certified guide and visit places like Buracona Blue eyes and its natural pool, Santa Maria, Murdeira bay, Espargos city, Mirage and Palmeira fisherman village.

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Pictures and Stories of Santa Maria from Influencers

4 pictures of Santa Maria from Martin Widenka, Edmar Gonçalves, and other travelers

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