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
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! (449 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

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Dom Pedro Garajau
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is ￥30,943 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
￥30,943
￥32,873 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
includes taxes & fees
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! (201 reviews)
"Wonderful place"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz
The price is ￥53,802 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥53,802
￥56,646 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (224 reviews)
"Management and staff of this Hotel were perfect and very attentive it made our stay so great"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (449 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Santa Cruz, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
"La propiedad estaba cuidada, la limpieza es buena, la persona que nos atendio ha sido muy amable y atenta.Recomendable para ir es tranquilo, pero tiene de todo y cerca la capital."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022

Caniço Bay Club
Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5

Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5

Caniço
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira are located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
Not Nice Owner
"The night before I booked the Vrbo as I was flying in from the United States and needed a place to stay for one night before going to the resort. I’m less the 8 hours I found out my plane reservation got switched. I email and asked if I could get at least a portion of my money back and he said no. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5
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Popular places to visit

Ponta da Oliveira showing landscape views and general coastal views

Ponta da Oliveira

Find a secluded dive spot in the cove protected by this dramatic rocky bluff or walk along cliff-top paths to take in Atlantic coast views.

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

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

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

Things to do

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

￥6,018
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Madeira: Stairway To Heaven Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea

￥12,895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

￥10,660
per adult
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour
Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

￥8,425
per adult
Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau
Achadas da Cruz

Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

￥12,895
per adult
Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

￥6,877
per adult
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
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Reviews of Santa Cruz

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 0%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
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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

Cities near Santa Cruz

Madeira

Funchal

Machico showing a pebble beach

Machico

Santana

Santana

Monte Palace Gardens which includes a pond

Monte