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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Most popular experiences in Santa Cruz

Tours & day trips

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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4x4 Tour

Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4x4 Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €59 per adult
Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4x4 Tour

Private & custom tours

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Funchal: Sunrise Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Funchal: Sunrise Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €33 per adult
Funchal: Sunrise Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Cruises & boat tours

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Shows & concerts

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Madeira : Typical Evening with folk dancing entertainment

Madeira : Typical Evening with folk dancing entertainment

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
Madeira : Typical Evening with folk dancing entertainment

Spa & wellness

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Funchal: Morning Transfer Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Hike

Funchal: Morning Transfer Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Hike

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €32 per adult
Funchal: Morning Transfer Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Hike

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