Porto da Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal village with houses, a winding road, and a mountainous backdrop.
A rugged cliff with green vegetation and turquoise waters.
A coastal landscape with green vegetation, daisies, and a rocky outcrop in the sea.
A rocky coastline with a large cliff and a beach.
A rugged coastline with a large cliff and turbulent sea waves.
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is £304 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£304
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Saccharum Resort
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is £407 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£407
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (745 reviews)
"Literally the best place - for food, service, and the amenities! We’ve been coming back annually"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is £274 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£274
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)
"miserable experience, mainly due to food. regarding a la carte restaurants, the waiting time was shockingly long and the portions were too scarce to feed an adult man. the main restaurant offered poor choice, especially at breakfasts: lack of different options, and those which were there stayed the ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
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Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Village Cabo Girao

Village Cabo Girao

4 out of 5
Rua 1º de Julho, nº 2 Camara de Lobos
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"Grand appartement deux chambres et deux salle de bain parfait pour un séjour prolongé à 4 adultes. Immense galerie et installations (piscines, jeux, jardins) très invitants. Personnel très convivial. Vue imprenable. Il faut toutefois aimer gravir et redescendre les routes du sommet du cabot girao ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Pestana Casino Studios

Pestana Casino Studios

4 out of 5
Av. do Infante, nº9 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Lido Bathing Complex are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
"GOOD LOCATION"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Pestana Casino Studios
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Picture 3 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

£59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Nuns Valley Tour

Nuns Valley Tour

£22
per adult
Nuns Valley Tour
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

£30
per adult
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

£28
per adult
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven
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Cities near Porto da Cruz

A pebble beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a white building with a red roof, and a rocky coastline with houses on a hillside in the background.

Santa Cruz

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal

A pebbled beach with people sunbathing, a mountain in the background, and a building with a red roof.

Machico

A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door, blue shutters, and a white facade.

Santana

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