Beautiful white sand and clear blue sea. The beach is near the pier which you can walk along and see the fresh fish they have caught. Several restaurants and bars near to the beach. Taxis serving this area are quite reasonable.

Friendly locals, lots of culture, Caribbean vibe. Great for a morning or afternoon mooching around and lazy lunch on the beach.

Fabulous stretch of beach that you can swim off (nearer the pier) at most times of the year. At the pier/jetty you can watch the catches of the day come in from the fishermen. Be aware that this is their income and they need some...More

The beach is never packed and you can hire sun beds for €4/5. The pier has all the fishermen offloading their catch mid morning and you can buy some or watch them prepare it. To the east of the pier the sand has a bit...More

Santa Maria does what it says on the tin - sun 360 days of the year, lovely sandy beaches, nice people....and that is about it. Flying in you see a barren wasteland, not much more than a desert. Driving from the airport is not much...More

This beach was so beautiful! Especially in the sunesets the views here were amazing! Although a bit too windy everyday we were there it was still really nice. And there aren't many people on this beach so it doesn't feel crowded at all!

Experience real cape verde beautiful little village which is undergoing renovation due to tourism. The pier is a must each morning before 9am to see the catch of the day. Happy people always singing and dancing brilliant trip