Santa Maria & Ponta Preta: Segway tour with guide

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Duration45m

GroupUp to 4

LanguagesEN · PT +5

PickupAt your hotel

Santa Maria Village & Black Beach by Segway

Roll through Santa Maria village and along Ponta Preta beach on a guided Segway tour. You’ll feel the ocean breeze, see volcanic sands change color, and meet locals along the way. Includes hotel pickup and all gear — just show up ready to ride and discover a side of Sal Island you might not expect.

45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ponta Preta Beach

Visit Ponta Preta Beach

The Experience

I’d never been on a Segway before landing in Santa Maria, so I was half-expecting to tip over in front of everyone. Our guide, Paulo, just grinned and said, “Don’t worry — everyone looks awkward at first.” He was right. The first few minutes felt wobbly, but then we were gliding past the edge of the village, sun on our backs and that salty Atlantic smell everywhere. There’s this moment when you leave the paved road and hit the sand — it’s bumpy and weirdly fun, like your brain can’t decide if you’re surfing or rolling.

Ponta Preta is where we stopped to watch the waves crash against these black volcanic rocks. Paulo explained how in winter, the beach turns almost dark from all the sand pulled up by the sea — but now it was mostly gold, except for these streaks of black that looked painted on by accident. We watched some surfers out there chasing waves I’d never dare try. The wind picked up suddenly and I got a mouthful of salt spray; not exactly gourmet but somehow perfect for that place.

We chatted with a couple of locals fixing their fishing nets nearby — they nodded at us but mostly just kept working, hands moving fast without looking down much. I tried saying “obrigado” (thank you) when Paulo introduced me, but he laughed because apparently my accent is hopeless. The ride back felt quieter; maybe it was just me thinking about how different everything looks from two wheels instead of walking. Or maybe it was just the sun starting to dip behind those low dunes. Either way, I still think about that view sometimes.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off (for selected hotels), use of a helmet for safety, all taxes and fees covered upfront, plus guidance from a local expert who’ll help you get comfortable on your Segway before heading out toward Ponta Preta beach together.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by No Limits Adventure