
Santa Cruz Holidays
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Your Santa Cruz Holiday
Uncover the best parts of Santa Cruz with a customised Santa Cruz holiday package. From its lively atmosphere and cultural experiences to its coastal scenery, you'll love discovering this scenic city your way. Every trip to Santa Cruz has to include a bit of sightseeing. What to check out first? Mangue Beach and Poilão Dam are major attractions. Expedia is here to help you escape the everyday. Tailor your holiday to Santa Cruz to suit your travel style, whatever that may be.
Santa Cruz Holiday
Santa Cruz Essential Information
Language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
Currency | Cape Verdean escudos |
Local Welcome | Olá |
Local Goodbye | Adeus |
Closest Airport | Praia Intl. Airport (RAI) |
Population | 9,500 |
Max Temp Winter | 24ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Mangue Beach, market and Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden |
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach
areia granda salina Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
8.8/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
My room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff, as always, were lovely. I enjoy eating in the restaurant on the beach.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Vila de Santiago Apartment - The town you can't miss - 5 minutes from the beach!
Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz

5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa
Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz
The price is AU$78 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$78
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What to do in Santa Cruz

From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers
AU$123
per adult

Praia: Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Plateau
AU$21
per adult

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
AU$96
per adult
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