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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Maria has to offer.
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.
When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santa Maria from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 10m.
Average rates range from around €56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €170 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.34 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.07 and €21.43. 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 car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.