Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Cruz Beach showing a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people
Santa Cruz Beach featuring tropical scenes and a pebble beach
Santa Cruz Beach featuring rocky coastline
Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and tropical scenes
Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and a coastal town
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is AU$284 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$284
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Very good hotel with great food comfortable beds big room with excellent sea views and the staff are very nice and friendly."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 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 AU$561 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$561
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (232 reviews)
"Perfect on every way. 10/10!"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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! (457 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 16 Jul. 2025

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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! (457 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 16 Jul. 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool

3 out of 5
Caminho da Portada do Porto Novo, n 13, Santa Cruz, Ilha da Madeira
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Reis Magos Beach and Aquaparque Madeira are located ...
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool
Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Canico de Baixo
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"Great location great host nice house unfortunately no washer and dryer"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row
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Popular places to visit

Ponta da Oliveira showing general coastal views and landscape 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santo da Serra Market during your visit 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 stop at Cristo Rei. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Cristo Rei

Activities

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

AU$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

AU$109
per adult
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

AU$134
per adult
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Traditional thatched cottages in Santana

Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

AU$109
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

AU$71
per adult
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
Gastro hike

Gastro hike (Private Tour)

AU$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastro hike (Private Tour)
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Cities near Santa Cruz

Madeira

Funchal

Machico featuring a pebble beach

Machico