SANTA MARIA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Four-Hour Quad Expedition from Santa Maria — Dunes, Serra and Salt Pans
A compact, 4-hour off-road quad tour departing from Caboquad in Santa Maria that links white-sand beaches, Serra Negra’s raw uplands and the salt pans at Pedra do Lume — a practical guide to what you will see and what to bring.
Four-Hour Quad Expedition from Santa Maria — Dunes, Serra and Salt Pans.
From a brief loop through the town of Santa Maria, the route moves along rocky headlands and long white beaches — Praia da Igrejinha and the kitesurfing hotspot known locally as Kite Beach — before climbing toward the windswept ridges of Serra Negra. The ride continues past Pardo (where, given the right tide, shallow waters sometimes reveal sharks), threads by the salt pools of Pedra do Lume and passes Terra Boa and Buracona, finishing with a short swim at Ponta Preta prior to returning to the hotel.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Igrejinha, Kite Beach and a Final Dip at Ponta Preta
The tour follows Santa Maria’s coast to Praia da Igrejinha — a stretch where rocky shore meets a long white sand beach — continues to Kite Beach, famous among kitesurfers, and ends with a brief stop at Ponta Preta for a swim.
Serra Negra’s Wind-Swept Ridges
After following the eastern coastline the route climbs into Serra Negra, offering stark, high-ground views that contrast with the island’s coastal flats.
Pedra do Lume Salt Pans, Terra Boa and Buracona
The itinerary includes a stop at the Salinas da Pedra do Lume and passes notable coastal features such as Terra Boa and Buracona, linking natural saltworks and coastal geology in a single loop.
What the day feels like
What the four hours feel like
The outing is a compact, continuous ride that alternates short village passages with stretches of coastal and upland terrain: a quick reconnaissance of Santa Maria, seaside runs to Igrejinha and Kite Beach, a climb and traverse of Serra Negra, observational stops at Pardo and the Pedra do Lume salinas, then a closing coastwise leg with a swim at Ponta Preta before returning to base.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion is for — and who it is not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants should carry something to protect mouth and nose from dust (for example, a cloth scarf); if you do not have one it can be purchased before the activity begins.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Motoquad • Quad Tour?
The tour lasts four hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is Caboquad in Santa Maria.
What are the main stops on the route?
The itinerary includes a passage through Santa Maria, Praia da Igrejinha, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, Pardo (with possible shark observations at suitable tide), Pedra do Lume salinas, Terra Boa, Buracona and a stop at Ponta Preta for a swim.
Do I need to bring any special gear?
Bring something to protect your mouth and nose from dust (a cloth scarf is suggested); the operator notes you can buy one before the activity if needed.
Who can book this excursion?
Confirmation of the excursion is valid only for clients accommodated on the island of Sal.