Friday
- 7:00 PM
Cretcheu Mar
Seafood · $$ · BeachfrontPatio kickoff — Sand-floor terrace — grilled wahoo with cachupa, sunset over the pier.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Beachfront — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 8:30 PMKite BeachOutdoors · North Santa Maria
World-class flat-water kitesurfing — Mitu Monteiro's home break, lessons on the sand.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in North Santa Maria — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
Saturday
- 9:00 AMKayak / Paddleboard RentalOutdoors · Waterfront
Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Waterfront — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 1:00 PM
Tam Tam
Italian / Pizza · $$ · Town SquareOutdoor lunch — Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas — expat owner, garden seating, dog-friendly.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Town Square — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 3:00 PMSanta Maria Beach & PierOutdoors · Town Centre
8km of golden sand — watch fishermen unload tuna at the pier each afternoon.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Town Centre — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 8:00 PM
Beach Club Restaurant
Cape Verdean Fusion · $$$ · Hilton BeachLoungers and a fine-dining grill — lobster thermidor, caipirinhas, live morna trio.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Hilton Beach — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
Sunday
- 9:00 AMDrive-In MovieFamily · Outskirts
Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Outskirts — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 1:00 PM
Nha Terra
Local / Tapas · $ · CentreTiny family-run — black pudding morcela, fresh tuna steak, the owner sings between courses.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Centre — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
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