The Atlantic Piano Bar focuses on live-music nights and relaxed drinks in Santa Maria. It works when the performer delivers, but service and management are inconsistent. Best for listening and drinking without rush, less reliable if you expect a flawless evening.

Chill Out Bar is a lively terrace in central Santa Maria, ideal for cold beers, soft music and nights that flow without rush. A good atmosphere with occasional dancing, though it’s wise to clarify cocktail prices and not rely on it for watching football.

Blackout by Loko is a night pub focused on loud afro house and Cape Verdean music, built for dancing, not talking. It isn’t a hybrid bar — it’s pure party. If sound bothers you, skip it. If it moves you, you’ll get it.

Kiki Bar is a relaxed bar in the heart of Santa Maria, ideal for easy after-dinner drinks. A good atmosphere, soft music and generally friendly service, though it’s wise to clarify prices when ordering. Not an intense party — a comfortable pause within the night.

Pub Calema is a classic Santa Maria bar where live music sets the pace of the night. A lively terrace, popular caipirinhas and spontaneous dancing when the mood rises. It isn’t a club — it’s a steady place to sit, listen and let the hours drift by.

One Love Reggae Bar stands out for live reggae and genuinely good dance moments when everything clicks. The problem is management: a tense attitude, pressure to keep ordering and confusing charges. Go for the music, bring cash, and keep expectations short.

Josy’s Bar is an intimate cocktail bar with live music and karaoke where the night is built around laughter, songs and easy-going drinks. It isn’t a club, but a meeting point — perfect for blending in, singing without pressure and letting the night run on.

Ocean Cafe is a hybrid that turns into a social nightlife spot after dark: live music, well-made drinks and an easy atmosphere where dancing appears without warning. Food is there, but what stays with you is a night that stretches naturally.

Buddy Bar is Santa Maria’s live-music hotspot: bands from around 10 pm, packed nights and plenty of dancing. It works if you come for the rhythm and accept waiting times. Watch out for confusing charges and the surrounding atmosphere at certain hours.

Bikini Beach Club is known for its nightlife, dancing and sea-front parties in Santa Maria. It does serve food, but its real character shows at night: loud music, lights, dancers and an uneven experience that depends heavily on the day and the moment.

strong>Zipline Cabo Verde offers an accessible zipline in Serra Negra with sweeping views over desert and ocean. It isn’t extreme or long, but it’s memorable for its setting and relaxed atmosphere. It may disappoint if you expect high adrenaline or strong value-for-thrill.

Time To Kitesurf is a kitesurf and surf school in Santa Maria with a friendly vibe, good equipment and step-by-step teaching. It works best if you have time and patience; it can frustrate you if you expect immediate water time or fast results.