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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Maria has to offer.
When to visit Santa Maria
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.
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
Airlines serving Santa Maria
Where to stay in Santa Maria
Average rates range from around C$ 82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Maria
Most booked hotels in Santa Maria
Renting a car in Santa Maria
Expect to pay C$ 1.99 per litre 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 C$ 23.77 and C$ 31.69. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Maria is Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.