Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Maria has to offer.

When to visit Santa Maria

Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15659
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15659
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Maria in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Maria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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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 17 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Airports near Santa Maria

SNESao Nicolau Preguiça
BVCRabil
SIDEspargos Amilcar Cabral Intl

Airlines serving Santa Maria

Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (535 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,219 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (57 reviews)
Air Senegal
Good (79 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 reviews)
ASKY
Good (69 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (53 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Maria

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,406 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 26,379 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Maria

Most booked hotels in Santa Maria

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Hotel Morabeza
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,483+
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Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 25,439+
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Hotel Dunas de Sal
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,764+
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Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 5,573+
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Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 24,639+
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Hiring a car in Santa Maria

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,478 and ₹ 1,970. Compact (Renault Duster or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santa Maria, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,478 and ₹ 1,970. Compact (Renault Duster or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santa Maria, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.