Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival

Festival do Oceano Santa Maria

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Sports & AdventureSanta Maria
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceSal's reliable fifteen-to-thirty-knot trade
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CVE
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival in Santa Maria

Sal island's kitesurfing scene, based around Santa Maria town's schools, restaurants and nightlife, with the island's major international competition, the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup, actually held nearby at Ponta Preta rather than Santa Maria beach itself; a distinct Santa Maria-specific festival under this name could not be confirmed.

Sal island's real internationally ranked kitesurfing event is the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup, held annually since 2018 at Ponta Preta rather than at Santa Maria beach itself, though Santa Maria functions as the practical accommodation, dining and nightlife base for the wider kitesurfing scene that draws visitors to this stretch of coast between late October and May each year, when Sal's steady fifteen-to-thirty-knot winds make it one of the Atlantic's most reliable winter kite destinations.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sal's reliable fifteen-to-thirty-knot trade winds from late October to May have made this stretch of coast host to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup since 2018, an internationally ranked competition, even though the event itself runs at nearby Ponta Preta rather than directly on Santa Maria beach

02

The mystery stays covered

Whether a separately branded Santa Maria event exists independent of the Ponta Preta competition could not be confirmed from available sourcing, which documents the wider kite-sports scene rather than one fixed festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival is documented as a recurring sports-adventure festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Santa Maria, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Sal's reliable fifteen-to-thirty-knot trade winds from late October to May have made this stretch of coast host to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup since...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival, plan transport around the exact Santa Maria venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Beach-appropriate quick-dry clothing suits both spectating and participating; a wetsuit or rash guard is standard for anyone kitesurfing or wingfoiling themselves, even in Sal's warm winter...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival, stay near the part of Santa Maria you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CVE

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map16.60 N, 22.91 WOpen in Google Maps

Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Nearest airportSID — Amílcar Cabral
TransportFor Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival, plan transport around the exact Santa Maria venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival, stay near the part of Santa Maria you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Santa Maria via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Santa Maria, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearBeach-appropriate quick-dry clothing suits both spectating and participating; a wetsuit or rash guard is standard for anyone kitesurfing or wingfoiling themselves, even in Sal's warm winter conditions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cabo Verde and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival?

Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Santa Maria Ocean and Kite Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Santa Maria, Cabo Verde. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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