Pharmacy Santa Maria is the town’s most central and convenient pharmacy: clean, well stocked, and used to tourists. The weak point is pricing, sometimes perceived as excessive, plus occasional friction with language or card payments. Useful, but with a tourist toll.

Sahal, Health and Quality is a reference veterinary clinic in Santa Maria. Professional, approachable and highly effective, it stands out for its commitment to local animals and visitors alike. Not luxurious, but reliable, humane and essential on an island where animal care truly matters.

Amílcar Cabral Airport is a small, modern and functional island airport in Sal. Efficient on arrival, sometimes intense on departure, it works well overall but comes with quirks that surprise first-time visitors. Knowing what to expect makes the experience far smoother.