Adventure Brief
Turn Santa Maria into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes mystery. Follow app-based clues, solve puzzles, and crack the murder of Balthasar at your own pace.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Turn Santa Maria into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes mystery. Follow app-based clues, solve puzzles, and crack the murder of Balthasar at your own pace.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You set off from a sunlit plaza in Santa Maria, phone in hand, the Atlantic wind testing your focus as the first virtual witness waits on your screen. The game turns the town’s streets, beachfront promenades, and shaded side lanes into a crime scene where clues are hidden in plain sight and digital characters prod you toward contradictions.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves light walking and short bursts of standing and bending.
Wildlife
History
Sal grew around salt production and later tourism; Santa Maria evolved from a fishing village into the island’s main resort town.
Conservation
Respect beach nesting areas and avoid disturbing shoreline vegetation; carry out trash and minimize single-use plastics in tourist zones.
Reserve your spot on the Sal Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry a power bank
The game runs on your phone and can drain battery quickly; bring a fully charged device and a spare battery.
Wear comfortable shoes
Route covers paved streets and beachfront promenades—choose stable walking shoes for uneven curbs and sand edges.
Start early or late afternoon
Avoid the hottest midday sun in Sal; mornings and late afternoons are cooler and more comfortable for walking.
One device per small group
Each ticket covers one device for 1–4 players—plan devices and splits for larger groups.
Smartphone with Loquiz app
Required to run the self-guided game and interact with digital clues.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through two hours of active screen use and photo tasks.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for streets, curbs, and short sandy stretches along the promenade.
summer
Reusable water bottle and sun protection
Hydration and sunscreen or a hat are important under Sal’s strong sun.
summer