Santa Cruz Hotel Guide - Hotels near Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, Santa Cruz, Portugal

Booking a hotel near Madeira Airport and you‘ll gain immediate access to one of the most beautiful islands in the Atlantic, aptly named the ‘Atlantic’s Pearl’.

This archipelago is formed of Madeira Island, Porto Santo Island, the Desertas and the Selvagens Islands. You will find a good selection of hotels near Madeira Airport and are sure to find one that caters to your travel requirements.

Funchal is the capital of Madeira and offers centuries of history, as well as beautiful scenic ocean views, welcoming hospitality and top weather, with average temperatures of 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter. From its great seafood and wine to its historic landmarks and beautiful mountain treks, Madeira will surprise you with its diversity and beauty.

Things to Do

Explore the peaks of this volcanic island and find your head above the clouds. Pico do Areiro, one of the highest peaks at 1810 meters, is reachable by car.

If you’re travelling with kids then you’ll want a day at the waterpark, Aquapark. There’s also a Whale Museum in Caniçal and the Theme Park of Madeira in Santana, where you’ll find displays that tell you all about the history and traditions of the island, as well as other amusements.

Visit the city of Machico and walk through its historic centre. It also has a beautiful seafront promenade with plenty of restaurants to be found by the beach.

Get your fill of the local cuisine. Taste Madeira’s most popular dishes, such as black scabbard fish, tuna steaks, beef kebabs, espetada and the small aquatic snails, known as limpets, cooked with garlic and lemon juice and served with local garlic bread.

Find reasonably priced hotels near Madeira Airport and enjoy the beautiful island, while creating remarkable memories.