Santa Cruz

The municipality of Santa Cruz, whose area of 95.5 km2 also covers the Desertas Islands, visible from the coast, is located on the south coast of Madeira Island. Currently, the municipality enjoys a high dynamism that is reflected in evident economic and demographic growth, thanks also to the tourist potential and the supply generated by the historical, cultural, natural and landscape wealth of the municipality, with emphasis on the seafront, forest areas inland and the Selvagens Islands Natural Reserve. Santa Cruz is also home to traditional Madeiran arts, whose centuries-old techniques are reflected in pieces of embroidery, wood, basketry, wicker and the characteristic wooden spoons.

What to do in Santa Cruz

Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

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Where to eat in Santa Cruz

Where to sleep in Santa Cruz

PortoBay Serra Golf
PortoBay Serra Golf

4 star

The former coaching inn Serra Golf, located in Santo da Serra, is now the Porto Bay Sierra Golf. Your name does not doubt, and the hotel is the best located ho…

Hotel Galomar - Galo Resort
Hotel Galomar - Galo Resort

4 star

Localizado numa falésia em Ponta d'Oliveira, oferece vistas deslumbrantes sobre o Oceano, permitindo acesso direto ao mar. Dispõe de piscinas interior e exteri…

Vila Joaninha
Vila Joaninha

Manor house set on a farm with 14000m2, located in front of the Santo da Serra Golf Course and only 10 minutes away from Machico and Santa Cruz beaches. It of…

Near Santa Cruz

Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz


Located in the north of the island of Madeira, the current name of the municipality of Porto Moniz is due to one of the first settlers of the island,…

Calheta

Calheta


The municipality of Calheta is located between the south and far west of Madeira island. The municipality is bordered on northwest by the municipalit…

Ribeira Brava

Ribeira Brava


Created May 6, 1914, the municipality of Ribeira Brava has an area of 65 km2 and is formed by the parishes of Belfry, Ribeira Brava, Serra de Água an…

São Vicente

São Vicente


Located in the North of the island of Madeira, the municipality of São Vicente occupies an area of about 80 square miles and consists of the parishes…