Hotels in Santa Cruz
Top landmarks in Santa Cruz
Find out more about Santa Cruz
What's Santa Cruz like?
Santa Cruz is a relaxing place known for its restaurants. Beachcombers can spend the day at Santa Cruz Beach when the weather is nice. In the surrounding area, popular sights include Madeira Botanical Garden and Funchal Marina.
Where are the best places to stay in Santa Cruz?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Santa Cruz:
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz beachfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 3 restaurants • Golf course • Attentive staff
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
4-star hotel with spa, near Santa Cruz Beach- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 2 bars • Attentive staff
Hotel Riu Palace Madeira
Santa Cruz beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools, spa- • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 2 restaurants • Attentive staff
Santa Cruz Village Hotel
4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach- • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Comfy beds
PortoBay Serra Golf
4-star hotel with indoor pool, near Santo da Serra Golf Club- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Comfy beds
How to Get to Santa Cruz
What is the closest airport to Santa Cruz?
- • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Santa Cruz
Things to See and Do in Santa Cruz
What is there to see in Santa Cruz?
- • Santa Cruz Beach
- • Reis Magos Beach
- • Laurisilva of Madeira
What is there to do near Santa Cruz:
- • Santo da Serra Market (5.2 mi/8.4 km from the city center)
- • CR7 Museum (7.9 mi/12.7 km from the city center)
- • Complexo Balnear do Lido (9 mi/14.5 km from the city center)
- • Funchal Farmers Market (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city center)
- • Se Cathedral (7.6 mi/12.2 km from the city center)
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
- • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
- • Coldest months: February, March, January, April (average 61°F)
- • Rainiest months: January, November, December, and February (average 4 inches of rainfall)
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- BeachHotels and resorts located on the beach or nearby
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