Praia de Santa Maria
Praia de Santa Maria
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- Happy traveller2 contributionsDays outBeautiful coast line and friendly people. Join in with their activities on the beach or just enjoy the turquoise waters. Visited a couple times. Irish pub as well so good for any sports. Good amazing here.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 9, 2023
- Kerttu Y6 contributionsNice beachThe beach and view were beautiful and there was plenty of space to hangout and sunbathe. There were a lot of locals selling all kinds of beautiful stuff and trips but they will leave you alone if you just politely say no thanks. The weather was amazingVisited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 27, 2024
- Chris_KOKoblenz, Germany1,774 contributionsBeautiful beach with lots of windVery nice, long sandy beach with everything you need for a day of vacation. Sun loungers and parasols can be rented cheaply, and there are also numerous bars and restaurants. The only thing that bothers you is the constant strong wind.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 17, 2024
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Chris_KO
Koblenz, Germany1,774 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Very nice, long sandy beach with everything you need for a day of vacation. Sun loungers and parasols can be rented cheaply, and there are also numerous bars and restaurants. The only thing that bothers you is the constant strong wind.
Written March 17, 2024
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shirley M
Stirling, UK680 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is a nice little town. Some bars,restaurants even an Irish bar.
Beach was really nice and clean.
Plenty of trips and water sports to do.
There us a large pier you can walk along and see all the fish being caught and brought in as well.
People friendly and safe to go to
Beach was really nice and clean.
Plenty of trips and water sports to do.
There us a large pier you can walk along and see all the fish being caught and brought in as well.
People friendly and safe to go to
Written March 14, 2024
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pelc
london34 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I visited 10 years ago and Sal is now embracing tourism which is so valuable to the Cape Verdian people.
Unfortunately All Inclusive is still a problem as they need us to go and explore. The people are lovely and the beaches scenic with crystal clear waters.
The crime is zero so spend a couple of Euros and visit sites as the tour guides are so helpful and informative. They mostly speak English and the more we venture out the more money they can invest in tourism
Unfortunately All Inclusive is still a problem as they need us to go and explore. The people are lovely and the beaches scenic with crystal clear waters.
The crime is zero so spend a couple of Euros and visit sites as the tour guides are so helpful and informative. They mostly speak English and the more we venture out the more money they can invest in tourism
Written March 8, 2024
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Kerttu Y
6 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
The beach and view were beautiful and there was plenty of space to hangout and sunbathe. There were a lot of locals selling all kinds of beautiful stuff and trips but they will leave you alone if you just politely say no thanks.
The weather was amazing
The weather was amazing
Written February 27, 2024
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Claudia R
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
The beach is really beautiful, but you need to be careful about the scams. The first day that we were in Santa Maria we were approached by a “tour guide” called Humberto who offered us a tour of the island for one of the next days, we decided to book the tour and he asked for some money in advance (60€ for 2 people). The next days we met him a couple of times on the beach and in the roads of Santa Maria and he still confirmed the trip. On the day of the trip he never showed up, we tried to call him and wrote him some texts that he never replied to.
Written November 10, 2023
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Alyson M
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful tranquil and amazing, we rescued a baby turtle and put it back in the ocean. A beautiful walk along the surf my husband enjoyed a swim too, we spent an hour or so there
Written November 3, 2023
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Treacle J
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Sal is a beautiful island had a lovely time ❤️
The only thing is the the stray dogs and cats it was more dogs they are every where they are so beautiful and friendly and just want to be feed and loved 🥰
It really hit my heart as a dog owner I did use to feed them and they would be staving God bless them
Something should really be done to help these beautiful innocent animals
There was also cats but not as many as there was dogs , are hotel was full of hungry cats , don’t understand why the manager of capo verde hotel can’t feed them , instead of them hanging around people while they are eating !
The dogs wasn’t allowed on the complex but would see them on the beach and out I’m Santa Maria I think it’s heartless for these animals to be left like this one dog was limping and needing medical attention
I would love to help I’m doing some research to see how I can help these lovely animals !
Every one does seemed to be quite nice to them although I did see a couple of not so nice people and the poor dogs looked so scared 😟
It’s really sad Sal would be an amazing place if it wasn’t for this crazy situation 🙏🏽
The only thing is the the stray dogs and cats it was more dogs they are every where they are so beautiful and friendly and just want to be feed and loved 🥰
It really hit my heart as a dog owner I did use to feed them and they would be staving God bless them
Something should really be done to help these beautiful innocent animals
There was also cats but not as many as there was dogs , are hotel was full of hungry cats , don’t understand why the manager of capo verde hotel can’t feed them , instead of them hanging around people while they are eating !
The dogs wasn’t allowed on the complex but would see them on the beach and out I’m Santa Maria I think it’s heartless for these animals to be left like this one dog was limping and needing medical attention
I would love to help I’m doing some research to see how I can help these lovely animals !
Every one does seemed to be quite nice to them although I did see a couple of not so nice people and the poor dogs looked so scared 😟
It’s really sad Sal would be an amazing place if it wasn’t for this crazy situation 🙏🏽
Written October 24, 2023
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keith v
Brighton, UK30 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Great place safe very friendly people.usely a fair breeze.Good windsurf kitsurf.and diving fresh seafood
Written September 14, 2023
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Happy traveller
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Beautiful coast line and friendly people. Join in with their activities on the beach or just enjoy the turquoise waters.
Visited a couple times. Irish pub as well so good for any sports. Good amazing here.
Visited a couple times. Irish pub as well so good for any sports. Good amazing here.
Written July 9, 2023
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Sal is quite small island with not so much to offer. However it has some beautiful beaches. Santa Maria beach is one of them.
Written June 11, 2023
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Broghy Italia
Italy38 contributions
Ciao, ho bisogno di aiuto: cerco resort con mare calmo e acqua non profonda, che resort e spiaggia mi consigli quale isola di Capoverde? Grazie davvero intanto
Monica G
Rome, Italy282 contributions
Come si arriva alla spiaggia delle conchiglie?
PIERO M
Pavia, Italy170 contributions
Se siete giovani e di Gamba buona in 10 minuti ci arrivate a piedi diversamente si possono Noleggiare biciclette motorini e chi più ne ha più ne metta ne vale la pena andateci Ciao da Primark
Micol70
Genoa, Italy39 contributions
Posso noleggiare lettini con paravento? Grazie!
Francesca
60 contributions
Sì, se non ricordo male ce ne erano diversi! Ma noi siamo stati sempre sdraiati per terra :)
Mi avevano detto di stare attenta perché potevamo trovare anche forte vento, in realtà sono state tutte giornate molto piacevoli e calme!
Hay barcos para poder ir a pescar? Queremos hace un viaje de pesca pero no sabemos si llevarlo cerrado desde España o buscarlo una vez allí. Graciaaas
Manfred M
Pfungen, Switzerland87 contributions
There are many suppliers of deep-sea fishing locally. Ask your concierge at the hotel or directly in the port of Santa Maria.
Hi we are coming on the 26th march to 3rd april will we need a cardigan for the evenings, is the wind cold or warm please
Susanne R
Copenhagen, Denmark16 contributions
Hi, I was there in January and I understand that the weather is practically the same all year round. I only needed a thin cardigan when we had dinner by the sea, because it was quite windy at the restaurant, otherwise it was wonderful weather.
Em que ilha fica a praia de Santa Maria
treesvanriet
Naarden, The Netherlands460 contributions
Op het eiland Sal....
Lilanonce
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Bonjour, auriez vous le numéro de téléphone de votre guide?
Bien à vous+Thierry
M-Romero-Valleras
Seville, Spain1,094 contributions
Nous n'eumes pas du guide
ievdo b
62 contributions
buonasera volevo chiedere se il vento è molto intenso ( fastidioso) e se ci sono problemi con il cibo( dissenteria) grazie. vorrei andare a luglio con la mia famiglia.
Alfredo B
Lucca, Italy35 contributions
Il vento è forte da Dicembre a Aprile, dopo diventa una brezza piacevole, se andate in strutture grandi non ci sono problemi, mangiare internazionale.
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- Hotels near Praia de Santa Maria:
- (0.14 km) Sal Beach Club
- (0.20 km) Hotel Morabeza
- (0.14 km) Villa ao Mar
- (0.14 km) Mister Barracuda
- (0.39 km) Ocean Suites
- Restaurants near Praia de Santa Maria:
- (0.11 km) Restaurante Sol Doce
- (0.13 km) Restaurante Barracuda
- (0.12 km) Palm Beach Restaurant
- (0.14 km) Sal Beach Club Restaurant
- (0.09 km) LobStar Enjoyable Seafood Restaurant