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
AU$110
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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
Serene 2-bedroom Apartment in Achada Fazenda, Cabo Verde
Santa Cruz Ilha Santiago
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.
Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions
Porto Madeira
8.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Porto Madeira in Santa Cruz. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Espinho Branco
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Espinho Branco during your travels in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall
6.8/10 (8 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.
What to do in Santa Cruz
Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture
AU$29
per adult
Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail
AU$146
per adult
From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers
AU$114
per adult
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Santa Cruz holiday package cost?
Offering great value package deals on Expedia, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much a holiday to Santa Cruz costs! Expedia's packages make travel planning easier and your savings go further.
What are the cheapest months to go to Santa Cruz?
Plan your getaway for the off-peak season and you're likely to get cheap Santa Cruz holiday packages. Keep in mind that school holiday periods and major local events can have an impact on prices, so do a little research before booking.
How many days is enough for Santa Cruz?
The ideal length of your Santa Cruz holiday depends on what you'd like to see and do. Generally, a few days to a week will give you plenty of time to check out all the leading attractions and explore some hidden gems along the way.
How to find the best Santa Cruz package deals?
Use Expedia's filters to find some of the best Santa Cruz package deals. When you start your search, simply set your maximum budget and then order the results by "Price: low to high." If you're looking to save, plan your break for midweek, or search for Santa Cruz package deals in the off-peak season. Switch up your travel dates and you may land even better discounts. As a rule of thumb, it's typically best to lock in your holiday package as soon as possible.
Is it cheaper to book a Santa Cruz holiday as a package?
An Expedia holiday package could land you considerable savings when compared to arranging flights and accommodation individually. Better still, you can personalise your Santa Cruz getaway to fit your exact needs. Choose your preferred flight time, select the hotel type and add a car rental. Check out our great deals to see how much you can save.
When to book a holiday package to Santa Cruz?
If you've got your Santa Cruz holiday dates locked in, book early to score some terrific deals. With Expedia, you can often reserve some flights up to one year in advance. Prefer spur-of-the-moment getaways? Our last-minute deals are ideal for impromptu escapes.
How to plan a trip to Santa Cruz?
- Choose your dates: The things you'd like to do in Santa Cruz and your preferred season can help you decide when to go.
- Figure out your budget: Make sure you have enough money to cover everything from meals and transportation to flights and activities. Your hotel will probably be the largest expense during your trip to Santa Cruz.
- Decide how long to go away for: Now that you know more about Santa Cruz, you can figure out the ideal length of your holiday. Pull together a rough itinerary and give yourself enough time to get through everything on your must-do list.
- Bundle your bookings: With your travel dates in place, you can combine your hotels, car rental, flights and more into a personalised Santa Cruz holiday package.
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.
