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Santa Cruz

Immerse yourself in Madeira’s exotic vistas with a holiday to Santa Cruz. Situated on the east of the island, you’re in prime position to take advantage of your surrounding pine landscapes. Just a stone’s throw away find black pebbled shores along the resort’s coast, where alluring Atlantic waters urge you to take a dip.

Your backdrop consists of orange houses nestled in the hillside and the largest mountain on the island known as Pico Ruivo, which dares you to climb its peaks. As well as its undeniable natural beauty, Santa Cruz has its fair share of 16th century monuments and fine dining restaurants. Its laid-back ambience offers couples and families alike the chance to relax among its diversity of flowers.

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Quinta Cova do Milho
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Santa Cruz information

Euro Currency Euro
Portugese Language Portugese
GMT + 1.00 hr Time Zone GMT + 1.00 hr
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May - October Peak Travel May - October
£2.00 Price of a pint £2.00
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Food and drink in Santa Cruz

Every bar, restaurant and shop will contain a bottle of Poncha, you can’t miss this bright orange rum-based drink. It’s the island’s sugarcane and honey infused spirit, served directly over ice or as a cocktail for those who can’t quite handle its strength. Decio Lounge Bar pairs it with passion fruit for added zest.

 

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Beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz

There’s only one rocky stretch in this resort, its dark sands reflect off the Madeira sun ensuring sunbathing is aplenty. Palmeiras Beach is lined with boutiques, intimate restaurants and cosy cocktail bars – covering all your essential amenities. And with changing rooms, showers, toilets and endless sunloungers, this beach is fully equipped.

 

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Things to do in Santa Cruz

Although small in size, Santa Cruz is home to some of Madeira’s many highlights. It’s the starting point for Levada dos Tornos, an enchanting walking trail featuring waterfalls, natural pools and forest adventures. Not to mention the breathtaking Cristo Rei Garajau viewpoint, where panoramic scenery of Garajau Reserve, Canico de Baixo and the Atlantic Ocean await. more