Santa Cruz

Travel Guide

Santa Cruz Beach featuring a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people
Santa Cruz Beach featuring a pebble beach and tropical scenes
Santa Cruz Beach which includes rocky coastline
Santa Cruz Beach featuring tropical scenes and a pebble beach
Santa Cruz Beach showing a coastal town and a pebble beach
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is AED 568 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 568
AED 607 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"The property was in a very convenient location to get to restaurants in the town, and to attractions in the area. Breakfast buffet was great. The weather wasn’t very cooperative, so we did not have a chance to enjoy the pool. Air conditioning didn’t work well."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Dom Pedro Garajau
Dom Pedro Garajau
3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
The price is AED 471 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 471
AED 506 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (440 reviews)
"A very nice place to stay as a base whilst visiting around the beautiful island. Its not far from Funchal by BOLT taxi service and close to airport too, so not difficult to travel to the main centre."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz
The price is AED 1,219 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
AED 1,219
AED 1,285 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
"This place was amazing! Friendly staff, good food, proper drinks, clean room, everything. The only downside is that you cannot get drinks that are not on their menu, but that's okay they have a variety of options that were wonderful."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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Dom Pedro Garajau
Dom Pedro Garajau
3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (440 reviews)
"A very nice place to stay as a base whilst visiting around the beautiful island. Its not far from Funchal by BOLT taxi service and close to airport too, so not difficult to travel to the main centre."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Falesia Gardens
Falesia Gardens
4 out of 5
R. da Falésia, A21, Santa Cruz, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Madeira Botanical Garden ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"Nice, quiet place. Do not need aircondition in October as we were. Only two single beds option. Good transportation, close to highway. Layout of apartament very nice. Yes, I recomend this place."

Reviewed on 10 October 2024

Falesia Gardens
House / Villa - Santa Cruz
House / Villa - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palmeiras Beach and Santo da Serra Golf Club ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Madeira Adventure
"We stayed for 10 days in the property as a base to explore Madeira. The property was perfect for all 5 of us, lots of space, well equipped and immaculate. Anna is the host and is the loveliest person. She had baked us xakes for our arrival and supplied us with extra beach towels when needed. She ..."

Reviewed on 5 September 2024

House / Villa - Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

Ponta da Oliveira showing landscape views and general coastal views

Ponta da Oliveira

Explore the great outdoors at Ponta da Oliveira, a lovely green space in Canico. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Ponta da Oliveira

Santo da Serra Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santo da Serra Market during your trip to Santo da Serra. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Santo da Serra Market

Quinta Da Junta

Explore the great outdoors at Quinta Da Junta, a lovely green space in Santo da Serra. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Quinta Da Junta

Palheiro Golfe

Enjoy a round of golf in Canico at Palheiro Golfe. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Palheiro Golfe

Cristo Rei

You can learn about the history of Canico with a trip to Cristo Rei. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Cristo Rei

Garajau Cable Car

You can take time to visit Garajau Cable Car during your travels to Canico. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Garajau Cable Car

Reviews of Santa Cruz

4.5
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Y

Visited by chance but fell in love with the gorgeous city. Lots of enchanting Christmas decoration around a church and main square. Great restaurants/shops. Amazing boardwalk. Should see the mosaic art on boardwalk and great pebble/stone beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A very lovely place. Clean. Reasonable prices. Great wines.

3/5 - Okay

Amy

Since we didn't walk into Santa Cruz town, we can't comment on the city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The hotel gave me a bottle of champagne and dessert for my birthday