Santa Maria tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the beautiful Sal Island and discover volcanic pools, salt deserts, and vibrant villages on this guided tour. Float in Salinas salt lake, and see lemon sharks in their natural habitat.

Certified company and guides, guarantee of quality, comfort and best price, local guide, knows the island, its history and culture well. Discover the beautiful island of Sal, as well as the island's highlights, local places, street arts and more with your expert local guide.

Discover volcanic pools, salt deserts, see lemon sharks in their natural environment, relax and float in the Salinas, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit places such as the city of Espargos, the kite beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, the fishing village of Palmeira and the natural bay of Murdeira and enjoy the view of the Leão Mountain.

Whether you want to emphasize culture, education, history or sport, our specialist 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 the comfort and safety.

Uncover Sal Island on horseback with a savvy guide.

As an experienced rider, you will find happiness on horseback at the highest level. As a beginner, you are warmly welcome by our gentle horses.

Ride along the white sandy beaches of Sal island, wander through the Salt Mines and leave your traks on the sandy desert.

All the rides start and finish at our stables, where you can meet our horses and get familiar with them before you start riding.

Small-group format with multiple guides on horseback ensures a personalized experience.

Hotel transfer service (pick up & drop off), Helmets and Insurance are included in the prices.

Comprehensive Safety Briefing prior the Ride.

Enjoy a comfortable and economical private transfer between your hotel in Santa Maria or Espargos and Amilcar Cabral International Airport, or vice versa.

Enjoy the underwater life of Sal on this guided snorkeling tour in Santa Maria. Head to the reefs of Bolama wreck, Dunas Bikini, and Farol, and see vibrant sea life like rays, turtles, and eels.

Our catamaran has a capacity of 90 people, but for the comfort of all guests on baord a maximum of 60 people is allowed per tour.
It is very spacious and comfortable with open sitting areas with sofas, some lounge beds on the deck, nets with bean bags and private inflatable pool that can be set up when the boat is stopped halfway through the trip. We offer free Wi-Fi on board and charging points for small devices are available.
Unlimited drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are included as well as a freshly prepared snack.
From June to October you have the possibility to see turtles as the Murdeira bay is their mating place. From February to March you have the possibility to see whales. Please note that there is no guarantee to see turtles or whales.

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.

Embark on a unique tour for eco-life lovers and watch the common turtle nesting at one of the beautiful beaches of the island. Enjoy the silence under the moonlight while learning everything about Cape Verde's sea turtles from your expert guide.

You can choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close.

Discover the highlights of Sal on this relaxed-pace tour with included lunch and transfers. Float in the world's second-saltiest water inside an extinct volcano crater and watch lemon sharks up close.

Have a Sal experience by visiting all the highlights of Sal island with a native and certified guide, to enjoy adventures and relax within nature while having fun and getting to know the history and culture of the place. Here you will be able to enjoy a half day of unique EXPERIENCES! Live and enjoy Sal through Sal Experiences!

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Enjoy an ADULTS ONLY tour with us !!!
Our catamaran has a capacity of 90 people, but for the comfort of everybody a maximum of 60 people is allowed per tour.
It is very spacious and comfortable with open sitting areas with sofas, some lounge beds on the deck, nets with bean bags and private inflatable pool that can be set up when the boat is stopped halfway through the trip. We offer free Wi-Fi on board and charging points for small devices are available.
Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are included ( special cocktails and sparkling wine) as well as a upgraded freshly prepared snack.

Embark on an off-road adventure and discover the hidden beauties of the south. Cruise along the most beautiful beaches, through the deserts, and past the natural reserve of Sal onboard a 500cc buggy.

To dive in Cape Verde means discovering a uniquely diverse mix of tropical and Mediterranean marine life. You may find shoals of fish in open water or sheltering in coral covered undercuts in volcanic walls alongside raiser lazily hovering in and around local wrecks. The underwater world of Cape Verde can satisfy the more demanding divers with caves, deep walls and wrecks and the tremendous abundance and variety of marine life.

Sea turtle watching is a unique experience for all nature and wildlife lovers while visiting Cape Verde. Join an exclusive experience for small groups to live a unique moment with the best atmosphere and respecting the guidelines of the biologists of the Biodiversity Project. Professional guides with knowledge and extensive experience, and volunteers in the turtle protection and preservation project.
Enjoy the knowledge of your expert nature guide who will tell you all about the evolution, characteristics, the historical relationship with turtles, and curiosities about turtles.

The guides will ensure an ecologically and environmentally conscious experience for the turtles and the visitors. By choosing Sal Experience, a local sustainable company, you will support our beach cleaning program and efforts to preserve and protect sea turtles.

Join this adventurous 6-hour island tour and visit locations such as Espargos, Palmeira, and Murdeira. Swim in the Salt Lake with your party and guide. Have lunch at a local restaurant before walking into the sea to see Lemon Sharks in their natural environment and up-close.

Set off an off-road adventure to explore the hidden beauties of the south of Sal. Discover the most beautiful beaches, the deserts, and the natural reserve. Delight in a thrilling ride on 500cc 4x4 automatic quad bikes.

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.

A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 25 minutes you will arrive at the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife of the lemon sharks, which is a brown shark. clear, sand-colored, in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you must wear water shoes or crocs for walking on rocky surfaces.

The Lemon Shark is medium to large in size and its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris.

After spending 40 minutes learning all about sharks, you will be taken back to your accommodation or hotel where you were picked up. Water shoes suitable for the surface of the place included for your safety and comfort.

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.