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Things to do in Santa Maria - Tourist Places in Santa Maria
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From June until December you can find out all about turtles in Cape Verde by visiting us at our turtle hatchery on the beach...
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From June until December you can find out all about turtles in Cape Verde by visiting us at our turtle hatchery on the beach outside the RIU hotel. During July, August & September we can take you on a guided walk to see one of nature's most spectacular events - a turtle coming ashore to lay her eggs. Then from August to December there are baby turtles being born before your eyes in the hatchery. Adopting a baby turtle or a whole nest is a unique and genuinely Capeverdean souvenir! You will receive a certificate and photos of your baby or babies after they are born. A great gift for friends and family back home.Turtle SOS is a Capeverdean non-profit association and all donations are used to protect turtles in Cape Verde.Hatchery visits are free but times do vary so please check with your hotel when you arrive.
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Fish Spa in Santa Maria is the first and only spa in Cape Verde where you can have a natural pedicure done by more than 100...
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Fish Spa in Santa Maria is the first and only spa in Cape Verde where you can have a natural pedicure done by more than 100 Garra rufa fish in each individual tank. The hygiene is highest priority which is why the water is filtered and cleaned 8 times per hour. Fish Spa also features a bar and aquarium sales.
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Sea Turtle is a tourism company located at Cabo Verde, which promotes sailing animation activities such as sailing trips and...
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Sea Turtle is a tourism company located at Cabo Verde, which promotes sailing animation activities such as sailing trips and excursions to Sal and Boa Vista Islands. Oriented to an environment respecting tourism practice that lives in a balanced way with the surrounding nature, Sea Turtle services held Nature and the environment as their main attraction, defending the local species.
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"Charming little town with beautiful blue sea and white sands! Would definitely recommend this island as somewhere to get away from busy life and relax"
"Great trip with beautiful views. The crew were friendly, serving up unlimited supplies of drinks. We stopped off near one of the mountains for a quick dip and snorkel, which was all provided."
"Sal is certainly a gem in the Atlantic. The beach in Santa Maria is, quite simply, stunning. Turquoise water, white sands, and miles of it.
The Cape Verdians are very good looking people, naturally so, who speak Portuguese, Creole, and many speak English. They have a saying 'No stress, No stress..."', and it really is like that.
You can surf, kite surf, wind surf, snorkel, fish and go deep sea diving, or just sit on the pier and watch the world go by!
I watched the fishermen bring in their huge catches, enjoyed watching local boys riding the waves, with surf boards and skim boards, and local children playing in the water.
Their are beach bars and cafes to chill out and watch the sun go down. The vibrant town has coloured buildings, cobbled streets, interesting shops, and a variety of places to eat.
Sal is an enticing blend of African and European cultures, and with picture perfect beaches it is truly an island paradise.
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