Santa Maria travel guide

Santa Maria Tourism | Santa Maria Guide

You're Going to Love Santa Maria

With a population of 17,231, Santa Maria is the largest city in Sal, Cape Verde by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Maria has to offer.

When to visit Santa Maria

Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Maria in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Maria, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Santa Maria

Plane

When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Santa Maria from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Santa Maria from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 50m.

Airlines serving Santa Maria

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,237 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,428 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (240 reviews)
Vueling
Good (802 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (28 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (40 reviews)
Air Senegal
Good (56 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (13 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (35 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
Cabo Verde Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Maria

Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Maria

Most booked hotels in Santa Maria

Robinson Cabo Verde - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 60 reviews)
$210+
Hotel Morabeza
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 586 reviews)
$89+
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1159 reviews)
$183+
Hotel Da Luz
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 441 reviews)
$47+
Hotel Livvo Budha Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 359 reviews)
$75+
Hotel Dunas de Sal
4 stars
Excellent (8, 175 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Santa Maria

Renting a car in Santa Maria costs $80 per day, on average, or $481 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.

Renting a car in Santa Maria costs $80 per day, on average, or $481 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.