10/11/2026
S A N T A M A R I A M A G I C . . .
Some events are about so much more than winning a race... ❤️
This past weekend, Santa Maria came alive with the colour, excitement and wonderful tradition of the annual Dhow Regatta! ⛵🌴
Beautiful traditional dhows, proud crews, colourful sails and a shoreline filled with people coming together to celebrate something truly special.
Organised and run by Bemugi's Restaurant & Accommodation, this wonderful annual event is a celebration of local culture, tradition and the incredible community spirit that makes Santa Maria so unique.
There's something quite magical about watching those sails go up and the dhows take to the water together.
The excitement. The atmosphere. The people. The traditions.
It's moments like these that remind us why Santa Maria is so much more than just a beautiful beach destination.
It's a place with heart. A place with soul. And a little magic all of its own. ✨
🌊 From all of us at Nkayezi Chalets, a big thank you to Bemugi's and everyone involved in keeping this wonderful tradition alive!
This is the Santa Maria we love. ❤️