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 6 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 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Maria, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Santa Maria
Plane
When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Santa Maria from the United States departs from New York and takes around 22h 10m.
Airlines serving Santa Maria
Where to stay in Santa Maria
Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 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
Renting a car in Santa Maria costs $90 per day, on average, or $542 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon 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 $64.96 and $86.61.