Vila Verde Supermarket is a small resort-area grocery shop: clean, convenient, with fresh bread and basics. But it’s expensive and often criticised for shelf-to-till price differences and poor labelling. Check receipts, avoid frozen items, and buy only what you need.

Tendetudo is a well-organised Santa Maria supermarket with competitive prices, solid variety and unusually good Italian products for Sal. It isn’t built for tourists and it can get hot inside, but it’s excellent for practical, full everyday shopping here overall.

Supermercado Sucata in Ribeira Funda is one of Sal’s largest supermarkets, offering wide variety, a café and generally lower prices than Santa Maria. Watch for confusing labels and unclear pricing: check shelves carefully and ask before paying at the till.

Supermarket Distri is a clean, well-located mini market in Santa Maria, ideal for daily essentials. Great bread, decent fruit and fair local prices. Check fresh items and always review the receipt, and bring patience: the checkout can move slowly, but it often pays off.

Mini Mercado Murdeira is a small grocery shop that covers the essentials when there are few nearby options. Friendly service, a surprisingly good range and local products. Watch the prices, check fresh items, and avoid driving to Espargos if possible.

Santa Maria Municipal Market is a small, quiet covered market with fruit, souvenirs and a few genuinely local shops. The building is lovely, but many stalls are closed and prices can run high. Best visited only if you’re nearby and expectation-proof.

Espargos Municipal Market is an authentic local market for fruit, vegetables, fish and meat. Lively atmosphere, real produce and neighbourhood tradition. Not always tidy or predictable, but it shows how the island truly shops and eats — without the tourist filter.

Cazu Supermarket is one of the most complete supermarkets in Santa Maria’s tourist area. Good variety and reasonable prices compared to nearby shops, though not always cheap. Functional, practical, and useful for weekly shopping without too many surprises.

Família Supermercado is a large, well-stocked supermarket in Espargos, ideal for full grocery runs. Good variety, fair prices, and fresh products. Service is functional rather than warm, but it works perfectly for everyday life on Sal.