How to get there, Sal airport is 10-15 minutes away by taxi. Car hire is not needed as the area around the resort is level and easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Taxis are readily available and inexpensive. However, if you wish to arrange car hire Guest Services can arrange this for you. Distances, The nearest town is Santa Maria, a leisurely and level 15 minute walk away or 3 minutes by taxi,where there are plenty of restaurants and bars/clubs, beautiful beaches you can swim, surf; arrange excursions like diving, quad bikes, submarine, deep sea fishing. Tortuga offers excellent bars, including a piano bar, a late bar, spacious classy restaurants to cater all tastes, spas, massage areas, All available to villa guests. If you hire a vehicle you can drive around the island easily in a day.