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 £190 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£190
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel in a great location. The area is very relaxing. The walk to the marina is a pleasant stroll and there is a row of good restaurants along the way. The infinity pool was a refreshing treat. The breakfast at the hotel was very nice. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

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 £304 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£304
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (773 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. All the staff were helpful across the plentiful amenities. There is no shortage of places to find a lounge chair depending on what you like (poolside, rooftop etc). The room was always kept clean and the turndown service was spot on."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 £164 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£164
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (285 reviews)
"hotel was great from start to finish"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
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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! (257 reviews)
"Tout était parfait, qu'il s'agisse de la qualité du service, de la propreté ou de l'accueil. Les services de dépannage et de blanchisserie étaient très pratiques, et l'hébergement s'est avéré fort confortable. Un seul bémol mineur pour mon mari : l'absence de climatisation a rendu les nuits quelque ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Casa Branca Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Lido Bathing Complex ...
7.8/10 Good! (301 reviews)
"Staff e breakfast. Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
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 Centro Cultural da Quinta ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. Breakfast had so many good choices it was hard to decide what to eat. Great place to stay affordable price. Will book here again in the future."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD 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
Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

£31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

£60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

£34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Picture 23 for Activity From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour

From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour

£37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour
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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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