Top Santa Maria Freediving

Enjoy a 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.

Spend a day out on the Atlantic Ocean aboard a spacious catamaran during this excursion from Santa Maria. Board your vessel and grab a seat on the sofa, lounge beds, or nets to begin your journey to sea. Your day is spent swimming in clear waters, observing marine life with your snorkel, and soaking up the warm sun.

Discover the incredible underwater world of Sal during this half-day diving tour. Experience a biodiverse environment with both tropical and Mediterranean marine life, including shoals of fish, coral covered volcanic walls, caves, and even shipwrecks. A small group ensures you'll get the utmost attention and won't have to jostle with others for those wildlife close encounters. A guide is with you every step of the way.

Experience the beauty of Sal Island on a private half-day trip with a local and certified guide. Marvel at the Pedra de Lume Salt lake, swim in the Blue Eye natural pool, and see lemon sharks in a natural habitat. The half-day tour is ideal for those who wish to spend a few hours outside the hotel, combine this tour with other activities or return to enjoy the highlights of the island

This is your chance to learn how to scuba dive in Santa Maria. PADI-certified instructors will provide scuba gear—mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, wetsuit buoyancy control device, dive gauges, and tank—and explain the basic rules of diving. You'll start in the classroom before getting in a pool to get familiar with the equipment. When you're ready, your guide will take you out on the Atlantic for an underwater experience.