Title: Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz, Cape Verde Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d6144397.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Holiday-Rentals.d6144397.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Turtle beach. 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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=99777821&PinnedHotelID=99777821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144397) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=99777821&PinnedHotelID=99777821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144397) ![Vila de Santiago Apartment - The town you can't miss - 5 minutes from the beach!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109516400/109516383/7af07f0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vila de Santiago Apartment - The town you can't miss - 5 minutes from the beach! Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall and Pedra Badejo ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=109516383&PinnedHotelID=109516383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144397) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=109516383&PinnedHotelID=109516383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144397) ![5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101920000/101916500/101916422/b3d8b0a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz £39 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall and Pedra Badejo Beach are located nearby. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h109516383.Hotel-Information) ![5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101920000/101916500/101916422/b3d8b0a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall and Pedra Badejo Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-5-Minutos-De-Praia-De-Mar-Apartamento-Familiar-Espacosa.h101916422.Hotel-Information) ![Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120258000/120257967/b422e300_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design Praia Praia Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ... 2/10 (1 review) I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware! Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-Dolce-Waves-Luxury-Apartment-With-Sea-View.h120257967.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6144397&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the area's museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144266.Attraction) #### Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall During your trip to Santa Cruz, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Attraction) #### Porto Madeira You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Porto Madeira in Santa Cruz. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Madeira-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532404093.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Praia: Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Plateau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170048/713ecee1-3e40-4e4d-9efc-290930cc9b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, church & Flavours £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-tour-street-arts.a48170048.activity-details) ![4h Guided city tour Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/praia-cidade-velha-guided-city-tour.a47925400.activity-details) ![Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2161312/9189e1a2-8235-47a5-b752-0b85b0510be4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shore-excursion-3-hour-guided-historic-tour-of-praia-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details) ![From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48075519/cb2b129f-92ca-494d-bf54-1e033250c5e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers £60 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details) ![Walking Tour Praia, Highlights tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46213273/a1d2d7b1-81b1-4dc2-860a-36babfbb2fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-city-tour-praia.a46213273.activity-details) ![Santiago Island Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879218/983cb8f9-1273-4491-8d3c-0edc1c6e573c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-island-experience-culture.a2879218.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Santa Cruz - Places of interest [Pedra Badejo](https://expedia.co.uk/Pedra-Badejo.dx6085479) - [Estadio da Varzea ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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