Name: The beach is incredibly peaceful, and if you visit during the right season, you might even catch a glimpse of turtles nesting at night, which is truly a sight to behold. In the daytime, there is a small booth selling merchandise and souvenirs, as well as a man displaying his crafts on the beach wall.
Item: Playa de murdeira
Rating: 10
Author: Ryland Capture

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Kite Beach

Santa Maria 0.9 km

Very good

8.7

Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season

6.5 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Sal Beach

Cabocan 0.6 km

Very good

8.5

Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season

7 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Santa Maria 1.9 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

4.4 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Dune of Sal Beach

Cabocan 1.7 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Ponta da Fragata

Palha Verde 4.5 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

Playa de murdeira

Murdeira 0 km

Good

7.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6 Amenities index

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Santa Maria are Kite Beach, Sal Beach, Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde.

What is there to do at Santa Maria beaches other than the obvious sunbathing and swimming? If you don't want your snorkel mask to go unused during your holiday, it is recommended to look in advance for information about what beach activities are available in the area. So, let's see what the beaches of town have to offer! The most popular types of active recreation in the area are considered to be: kite surfers, kayakers

The beaches of Santa Maria are perfect for kite surfing and wind surfing enthusiasts. The necessary infrastructure is available; you just need to catch the right weather (monitor the forecast). Below, we have selected the most popular beaches for these activities in the area: Kite Beach, Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde, Dune of Sal Beach.

Sometimes the most interesting beaches are hidden and can only be accessed by water. It's not difficult if you're a skilled sea kayaker.
Among the beaches in the area, there are some that are well-suited for this activity. Here, you can not only go kayaking but also rent all the necessary equipment. The best place for kayaking in Santa Maria is this beach - Kite Beach.

Diving enthusiasts believe that the real treasure is hidden somewhere in the depths. And in most cases, this treasure isn't a material one, but the new and unique impressions. An underwater ship, plane, or coral reef - all of these are so loved by divers. They study these marine objects for a long time, revealing their secrets. If you're a fan of this type of holiday, then the beaches of Santa Maria welcome you, as there are those that can offer you a new diving experience. Here are some of the best beaches for diving in the area: Sal Beach

For fans of extreme sports, there's Water Jumping to get your adrenaline pumping. This activity isn't the most popular, but there are places in Santa Maria where you can try it. Here's one of them: Kite Beach.

The area has classic beach activities such as volleyball and sometimes football. Not all beaches can offer the necessary equipment, but nevertheless, in the vicinity of Santa Maria, there are those that offer these activities. Here's one of them: Mammee Bay beach.