Eight kilometres of powder-white sand meeting impossibly turquoise water.
The postcard-perfect stretch of sand that made Sal famous. Warm shallow water, beach bars, pareo vendors and endless sunshine.
RelaxationSanta Maria Beach
South coast, Santa Maria
More things to do
Pedra de Lume Salt Crater
Float weightlessly in a pink volcanic crater once mined for its precious salt.
Santa Maria Pier (Pontão)
Watch fishermen haul in the day's catch as pelicans dive at golden hour.
Buracona & The Blue Eye
A magical lava cave where a shaft of sunlight ignites the sea into electric blue.
Kite Beach
Consistent trade winds make this a world-class playground for kitesurfers.
Shark Bay
Wade knee-deep with harmless baby lemon sharks in glass-clear shallows.
Espargos & Monte Curral
Colorful streets, live morna music and sweeping island views from the summit.
Murdeira Bay
A protected marine reserve — snorkel with turtles, rays and tropical fish.
Zip Line Adventure
Soar high above the coastline and desert cliffs for a breathtaking bird's-eye view of Sal.
Buggy & Quad Safari
Rip across golden dunes and moon-like desert on an unforgettable ride.
Beach Volleyball Camps
Train with Cabo Libre on Santa Maria Beach — morning coaching, afternoon tournaments, sunshine all year.
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