Top 10 Extreme Sports in Santa Maria

Destination: Santa Maria.
Pink Pick-up car, top Sal's attractions plus off-road gems spiced up with funny pictures and more - that is Franek Foto Tour in a nutshell. I will take you to the most popular spots on Sal Island such as Kite Beach, Buracona, Murdeira, Salinas (both those close to Santa Maria, as well as in Pedra de Lume – the latter we will see however from out-of-the-box view). But what I want to show you is less known, yet stunning sights of the island. My tour goes partly off-road – we will go to the places where ony quads or 4x4 vehicles can go. It will be also a trip in time - I will show you some medical plants and places that have traces of how Sal used to look like. If ocean conditions are favourable, we will also swim in natural swimming pools. Every tour us different and tailored according to the needs of my guests and we stop in every place as long as you wish. So you can leave your watch at the hotel, but please do not forget to bring your swimming suit, sun cream and camera!
Known For: Santa Maria Private Sightseeing Tours, Santa Maria Adventure Tours, Santa Maria Audio Guides, Santa Maria Car Tours, Santa Maria Day Trips, Santa Maria Bus Tours, Santa Maria 4WD Tours, Santa Maria Shore Excursions, Santa Maria Cultural Tours, Santa Maria Port Pickup, Santa Maria Ports of Call Tours.

Destination: Sal.
Our guides are local and have several years of experience. They can take you to the most hidden places where you can observe landscapes between dunes, valleys and views of the coast. On our 7h tour we take the tour of the island, seeing Shark Bay (pay 3eur), the Salinas where you take a revitalizing bath (entry from 6eur), the Mirage in Terra Boa, the Buracona, stop for lunch (to be paid by the customer) and return to Santa Maria passing through Murdeira.
Known For: Sal 4WD Tours, Sal ATV Tours, Sal Top Product, Sal Best Conversion, Sal Small Group, Sal New Product.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Get to know the life, the culture and the history of the Cape Verdeans while discovering the highlights of Sal with an exclusive tour. Starting with the best beaches, the natural swimming pools of Burracona, the mirage of Terra Boa, the volcano, and shark watching. Maximum capacity is 4 persons per vehicle.
Known For: Santa Maria Private Sightseeing Tours, Santa Maria Shore Excursions, Santa Maria Half-day Tours, Santa Maria Ports of Call Tours, Santa Maria Seasonal, Santa Maria 4WD Tours, Santa Maria Port Pickup.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Discover the hidden treasures of Sal Island on an exhilarating full-day off-road adventure. Journey through breathtaking landscapes and uncover secret locales with a dedicated guide in a robust 4x4 vehicle. This tour offers an immersive cultural experience, providing insider knowledge and unforgettable encounters with local traditions and communities. Perfect for adventure seekers and families alike, the customizable itinerary ensures a unique and personalized journey, making it an exceptional way to experience the island's true essence. Indulge in the freedom to explore at your own pace and create lasting memories on this unparalleled expedition.
Known For: Santa Maria 4WD Tours, Santa Maria Full-day Tours, Santa Maria Adventure Tours, Santa Maria Bus Tours, Santa Maria Car Tours, Santa Maria Day Trips, Santa Maria Private Sightseeing Tours, Santa Maria Safaris, Santa Maria New Product.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Day or half day tour accompanied DE a local Guide, qualified and certified by the beaches, villas and cities OF the island accompanied by information on history and culture
Known For: Santa Maria Shore Excursions, Santa Maria Day Trips, Santa Maria Bus Tours, Santa Maria Car Tours, Santa Maria Port Pickup, Santa Maria Adventure Tours, Santa Maria 4WD Tours, Santa Maria Safaris.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Enjoy a private half day island tour and visit places like Salinas salt lake, Pedra de Lume Village, the first populated village on Sal island which retains its architecture intact. Have the experience to see the lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely. Salinas serves to forget the stress of everyday life, not having to leave the island without bathing in the saline thermal water, where Spas, whirlpool and relaxation are available to all, free of charge. Scientifically, the medicinal action of its salty waters is recognized for its cicatrizing, detoxifying and metabolic-stimulating power due to the mineral substances contained there. In the popular knowledge there is an even greater healing power in this water. The place has a fascinating lake where anyone can bathe and float even without knowing how to swim.
Known For: Santa Maria Extreme Sports, Santa Maria Shark Diving, Santa Maria Nature and Wildlife Tours, Santa Maria Historical Tours, Santa Maria Photo Shoots, Santa Maria Caving, Santa Maria Freediving, Santa Maria On the Water, Santa Maria Zombie, Santa Maria Zombie Slice, Santa Maria Wildlife Watching, Santa Maria Photography Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Santa Maria.
This full day adventure dishes up Sal's highlights by land and sea. You'll start the morning with an off-road drive, ticking off places like Palmeira and the salt lake at Pedra de Lume. Then after lunch, you'll swap the 4x4 for a catamaran to cruise the shores in style.
Known For: Santa Maria Water Tours, Santa Maria Bus Tours, Santa Maria 4WD Tours, Santa Maria Day Trips, Santa Maria Likely to Sell Out, Santa Maria Likely To Sell Out, Santa Maria Nature and Wildlife Tours, Santa Maria Catamaran Cruises , Santa Maria Adventure Tours, Santa Maria Full-day Tours.
Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Windsurfing is an amazing sport to learn. In your first lesson you will start on the beach with a simulator which shows you how the equipment will react in the water. The instructor will show you the equipment and demonstrate how to get into the correct sailing position, get going, stop & turn. Then it is time to get in the water! Once you get up and going its a great feeling and in your first lesson you should be able to start your turns towards the wind (Tac) We offer private sessions. With Private lessons you can enjoy 1 on 1 instruction and have the equipment to yourself for the full session. As your lessons progress you will learn how to go upwind and downwind, how to turn towards the wind (Tac) and away from the wind (Gybe) Eventually the goal is to become independent so you can rent equipment and practice on your own. It is awesome fun and our instructors are some of the very best!
Known For: Santa Maria Surfing Lessons, Santa Maria On the Water, Santa Maria Extreme Sports, Santa Maria New Product.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Santa Maria.
A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 30 minutes, you will reach the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife with lemon sharks, which is a light brown, sand-coloured shark,in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you should wear water shoes or crocs for walking on rocky surfaces. The Lemon Shark is medium to large in size and its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. After spending 40 minutes learning all about sharks, you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were caught. Water shoes suitable for the surface area included for your safety and convenience.
Known For: Santa Maria Shark Diving, Santa Maria Wildlife Watching, Santa Maria Wildlife Encounters, Santa Maria Photo Shoots, Santa Maria On the Water, Santa Maria Photography Tours, Santa Maria Port Pickup, Santa Maria Ports of Call Tours, Santa Maria Shore Excursions, Santa Maria Nature and Wildlife Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Santa Maria.
Salinas serves to forget the stress of everyday life, not having to leave the island without bathing in the saline thermal water, where Spas, whirlpool and relaxation are available to all, free of charge. Scientifically, the medicinal action of its salty waters is recognized for its cicatrizing, detoxifying and metabolic-stimulating power due to the mineral substances contained there. In the popular knowledge there is an even greater healing power in this water. The place has a fascinating lake where anyone can bathe and float even without knowing how to swim.
Known For: Santa Maria Photo Shoots, Santa Maria Caving, Santa Maria Thermal Spas & Hot Springs, Santa Maria Spas, Santa Maria On the Water, Santa Maria Ports of Call Tours, Santa Maria Shore Excursions, Santa Maria Port Pickup, Santa Maria Extreme Sports, Santa Maria Sea Caving, Santa Maria Photography Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.