Things to do in Santa Cruz

Activities, attractions and tours

Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people
Santa Cruz Beach which includes tropical scenes and a pebble beach
Santa Cruz Beach featuring rugged coastline
Santa Cruz Beach which includes tropical scenes and a pebble beach
Santa Cruz Beach showing a coastal town and a pebble beach

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Tours & day trips

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West Tour Madeira Highly Recommended 100 %

West Tour Madeira Highly Recommended 100 %

Activity duration is 7 hours
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Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Câmara de Lobos/Sky Walk (Cabo Girão) : Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

Câmara de Lobos/Sky Walk (Cabo Girão) : Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €100 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Madeira: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz, Fanal 4x4Tour

Madeira: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz, Fanal 4x4Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €63 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €32 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Funchal: Monte and Old Town Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Funchal: Monte and Old Town Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Activity duration is 1 hour and 5 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €37 per adult
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What to do in Santa Cruz

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
Madeira

Funchal

Machico showing a pebble beach

Machico