What to do in Santa Cruz

Activities, attractions and tours
Santa Cruz Beach showing tropical scenes and a pebble beach

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Tours & day trips

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Funchal: Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao Jeep Tour

Funchal: Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao Jeep Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
4.7 out of 5 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,292 per adult
Funchal: Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao Jeep 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
5.0 out of 5 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,260 per adult
Funchal: Sunrise Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Cruises & boat tours

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Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
5.0 out of 5 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿531 per adult
Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

Spa & wellness

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Wine Day Tour & Lunch in the vineyard

Wine Day Tour & Lunch in the vineyard

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,493 per adult
Wine Day Tour & Lunch in the vineyard

Shows & concerts

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Madeira : 4x4 Sunset Tour with optional local barbecue

Madeira : 4x4 Sunset Tour with optional local barbecue

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,101 per adult
Madeira : 4x4 Sunset Tour with optional local barbecue

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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

Day trip destinations from Santa Cruz

Madeira

Funchal

Botanical Garden which includes flowers

Santa Maria Maior