10 Outdoor Activities in Santa Maria That You Shouldn't Miss

July 31, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Powdery sand meets turquoise water in Santa Maria, where morna music pours from beachside bars just a short drive from Ilha do Sal's airport and capital city. Add the sun-and-saltwater resort scene to energetic nightlife, and you get one of Cape Verde’s most popular escapes.
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1. Santa Marilha Horse Excursions

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5.0 based on 436 reviews

Santa Marilha Horse Excursions

Horse riding excursions with english speaking guides along the wonderful beaches, the salt mines and the natural reserve of Sal Island (Cape Verde). Tailored horseback riding excursions for beginners, intermediate and expert riders. Transfer service from the hotels (pick up & drop off), comprehensive safety briefing, insurance and riding helmets included in the price

2. Surf Zone Cabo Verde

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5.0 based on 358 reviews

Surf Zone Cabo Verde

Surf Zone Cabo Verde is the first and oldest professional Kite and Windsurf school, with new beach side apartments for people wanting a full package. The team is familiar with the conditions here and ensures that all our instructors know how to teach in our ocean conditions. We are old enough to be really experienced at what we do, and yet young enough to really enjoy what we do. We excel in providing private and semi private Kite and Wind and Surf lessons, as well as rentals. Instruction is offered in 7 different languages. Our focus is to offer quality lessons in a friendly and familiar environment. Our equipment is up-graded annually. We teach at both Kite Beach and in the Bay of Santa Maria. We are located in the beach club of the Morabeza Hotel in the main Bay of Santa Maria. We also offer beach side apartments in our Surf Zone Building. 1 hop and 2 skips to the beach. Studio, 1 Bedroom Ocean View, 2 bedroom and an amazing roof top terrace that over looks the ocean.

3. Titik Kitesurf School

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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Titik Kitesurf School

The school is located on the best beach of the island inside the Sal Beach Club, the best restaurant & surf bar in town. Titik Kite Surf School offers lessons and rental of many water sports

4. Surf Hub Cabo Verde

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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Surf Hub Cabo Verde

The only English/Cape Verdean owned kite school in Sal. We have tried to create a teaching centre which combines UK organisational and safety skills with a Cape Verdean no stress attitude and local knowledge. We strive to provide a personal and friendly service through lessons which are focused on your individual needs and experience. Whatever your level our aim is to enhance your skills.

5. Alwaysailing

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5.0 based on 237 reviews

Alwaysailing

Sailing tours on top ocean racing yacht "White Time", along the coast of Sal island, Cape Verde. A real sailing experience, with a very exclusive service. Best excursion, in best yacht, with best crew. Included: - Sea transfer - Animation - Snorkeling - Fishing - Open bar, Snacks & Drinks - Full lunch (Filet Mignon) - Champagne toasting - WIFI - A chance to see ocean life

6. Explore Cape Verde

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5.0 based on 399 reviews

Explore Cape Verde

Explore Cape Verde's excursions allow you to enjoy the wonderful nature on the island, in small groups and led by guides who love their job. Sal's first and best Eco-tourism company.

7. No Limits Adventure

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5.0 based on 579 reviews

No Limits Adventure

BECAUSE WITH US, YOU ARE NOT A NUMBER! Come and discover the unexplored beauties of Sal with us. If you are looking for something different and more exciting choose one of our Hummer Safaris, Segway Tours, Trekking, Turtle watching or Shark watching tours. Satisfied customers! That is our primary goal!

8. ScubaCaribe

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5.0 based on 128 reviews

ScubaCaribe

Our Divecenter, Scubacaribe Sal Cape Verde, is located on the beach of the Riu Hotels Palace and Funana in Santa Maria, on Sal Island. (5 minutes taxi from any hotel in Santa Maria) We organise diving trips for certified divers, diving courses, discover scuba diving programs for beginners ,Snorkeling trips and watersports.

9. Electrica Electric Bikes

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5.0 based on 197 reviews

Electrica Electric Bikes

Rent an Electric Beach Bike and have fun visiting and exploring the village, surrounding salt mines and beaches. Try our "Guided Tour" and let us take you to unexplored places. All accessories are free (Kids Trolleys/Baby Chair/Surf Rack/Helmets) Or forget all the above and just ride to one of the many desert beaches and relax..!

10. Cabral Tours

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5.0 based on 153 reviews

Cabral Tours

Professionally acclaimed tour guide for Sal Island, Cape Verde. Unique excursions around the beautiful island of Sal, Cape Verde showing you the wonderful sights the island has to offer; from Kyte Beach, Murdeira village (lion mountain), Pàlmeira (Fishing village), Blue Eye (3€ per person), Mirage, Shark Bay and the Salt Lakes(5€ per person). We tailor excursions to suit every travellers needs!

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