Head to the luxury city of Santa Maria
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in Santa Maria. Travellers to this relaxing city praise the zoo, cheese shops and coffee shops. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Maria
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Santa Maria is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Santa Maria Beach (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Ponta Preta (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
- Kite Beach (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Shark Bay Beach (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
- Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo (1.5 mi / 2.5 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Santa Maria
If you're planning a holiday around warm-weather activities, September, October, August and November are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 26°C.
Travelling to and around Santa Maria
The closest airport is in Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.), located 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Boa Vista Island (BVC-Aristides Pereira Intl.), which is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) away.