Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Cruz February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx1225)[Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d1225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d1225.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d1225.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d1225.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Cruz ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Cruz Types of activities [Santa Cruz travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx1225) ![Santa Cruz Beach featuring a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/3c148663-79a7-4a8e-8a9d-54b7f71f7619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz Beach featuring a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/3c148663-79a7-4a8e-8a9d-54b7f71f7619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz Beach showing tropical scenes and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/885181c0-7fa8-4da8-a1b0-21c8d2a088dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz Beach featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/39f0c48d-9864-4003-885e-08f7a634a38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/25d7decf-e5ed-4e5a-83a8-1b3b2504c5b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Cruz Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Cruz has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Cruz, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Cruz with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Cruz, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Cruz to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Cruz, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Santa Cruz. #### Santa Cruz attractions Santa Cruz has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Cruz to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Cruz. Looking for things to do in Santa Cruz can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour 4h 9.2/10 66 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44822411/8e458c3a-c039-40d4-a31d-b6a61bc4bc76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour 4h 9.2/10 67 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunrise-tour-at-pico-do-arieiro-with-coffee-tea-and-breakfast-included.a44822411.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583317/ec11133c-c165-4ee5-a140-cd615b9fdc72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise 3h 9/10 1,271 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-dolphin-and-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a4583317.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45901873/3fa24aa3-a83a-4094-9fbf-5bc6a6227198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe... 7h 30m 9.8/10 92 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunrise-transfer-to-pico-do-arieiro-hike-to-pico-ruivo-return-from-teixeira.a45901873.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47963322/01899555-edee-41dd-870e-29cc929b2015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 8h 30m 10/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-westside-achadas-cruz-moniz-seixal-and-fanal.a47963322.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour of Madeira West](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2787012/660de809-a58e-4ae6-adde-ddf42bc4e740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour of Madeira West 8h 9.4/10 104 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-madeira-west.a2787012.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1067498/d419981e-56d4-4b26-8fe3-84918e20a6d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools 7h 10/10 68 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/highly-recommended-100-west-tour-madeira.a1067498.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4560212/ad8bcb8d-6f37-48ef-938f-cc37ee4b95c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour 4h 9.4/10 396 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-funchal-nuns-valley-monte-and-sleigh-ride-tour.a4560212.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5207867/9adabf89-bb4b-4927-94f3-9b397e0dd2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest 12h 8.6/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £156 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-west-island-full-day-tour-with-levada-walk.a5207867.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074252/d8b3dd01-59fd-437f-b910-149905118eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira 8h 10/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4x4-jeep-tour-to-the-east-northeast-of-madeira.a48074252.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758317/e88f05ec-7730-4606-bf7d-a0ce0b8a233c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour 8h 9.8/10 2,228 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-skywalk-porto-moniz-seixal-and-fanal-jeep-tour.a4758317.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48677271/bd6e08cc-e1b5-491c-b539-75371e386cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley 8h 9.8/10 133 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-enjoy-a-guided-levada-walk-in-the-rabacal-valley.a48677271.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Small Group Walks Rabaçal 25 Fontes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4568129/ebcb2993-68dc-4171-a952-210e8dc296f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Walks Rabaçal 25 Fontes 4h 9.8/10 162 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-walks-rabacal-25-fontes.a4568129.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47934902/e522ec6a-8ca9-499b-86fd-c524a134cea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1 10/10 153 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-beginner-canyoning-level-1.a47934902.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44516513/6c3e5520-c027-4b88-8e90-2f06c2e250a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer 8h 30m 9.8/10 844 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-sunrise-hike-from-pico-do-arieiro-to-pico-ruivo.a44516513.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514686/db5aa5e0-0ae3-43a4-b28c-bac06681eb4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools 8h 9.2/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult 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![Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652241/247e365d-58ec-4c34-a6d7-8f0756c384c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway 2h 10/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-old-town-tour-with-traditional-toboggan.a44652241.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908403/29a89f3d-c161-4c05-a7b7-1f3a16a72938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/botanical-garden-funchal-old-town-private-tuk-tuk-tour.a47908403.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48352451/0cf4477b-d90b-4b4a-9f42-5334f4eedf8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira 1h 30m 9.6/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/camara-de-lobos-private-guided-kayaking-tour-in-madeira.a48352451.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4562554/7a4a430c-5a49-4250-84e4-baaa3f2e5bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi 1h 30m+ 9.6/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-tukxi-tour-to-monte.a4562554.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira Southwest Express: Half-day Private Jeep tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48016004/5ca74f2d-32a8-45c4-b70a-63492c694181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Southwest Express: Half-day Private Jeep tour 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-southwest-in-4h-r-brava-p-do-sol-paul-do-mar.a48016004.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Full Day Private South West Tour Hidden Gems of Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665160/13a6b369-9242-4f37-a93a-918916be1d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private South West Tour Hidden Gems of Madeira 7h £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-south-west-tour-hidden-gems-of-madeira.a49665160.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Câmara de Lobos Churchill Bay Guided Tuk Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47976500/32bcaa21-53c7-47b3-89da-191e7d908d1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Câmara de Lobos Churchill Bay Guided Tuk Tuk 2h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-funchal-camara-de-lobos-guided-tuk-tuk-tour.a47976500.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2786402/e4363fc9-0c30-4216-90ad-335365b69816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal 2h 9.6/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tuk-tuk-to-monte-tour-from-funchal.a2786402.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 97 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583317/ec11133c-c165-4ee5-a140-cd615b9fdc72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise 3h 9/10 1,271 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-dolphin-and-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a4583317.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336967/93b30981-9dee-45e8-9c37-ce29dbd50144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching 3h 9.4/10 424 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48488035/413c8646-d2a4-4210-a3f0-bccc60166b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim 2h 30m 9.4/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-dolphins-and-whales-watching-tour-by-rib-boat.a48488035.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514981/8ed94ac7-4faa-4aa0-9cf5-deb148837d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour 2h 30m 9.4/10 142 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speed-boat-tour.a4514981.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514686/db5aa5e0-0ae3-43a4-b28c-bac06681eb4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools 8h 9.2/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-west-tour-with-porto-moniz-and-volcanic-pools.a4514686.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4757519/0774e2e2-1fa3-48ba-bab9-1819a1694291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour 3h 8.4/10 254 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-garajau-nature-reserve-kayak-and-snorkel-tour.a4757519.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830106/0fe53c50-3e55-4451-92de-fa9dccb115d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer 8h 9.8/10 209 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-25-fontes-and-risco-levada-hike-with-transfers.a47830106.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519359/02acf1a4-7f02-432b-8931-6eee516c45d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise 3h 8.6/10 523 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-bay-dolphin-whale-watch-luxury-catamaran-cruise.a4519359.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45898342/51dab6ac-b47a-4595-81c8-a6d55c0639df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk 8h 10/10 23 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-santana-jeep-safari-and-levada-tour.a45898342.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![MADEIRA: Jeep Safari to Lava Pools and Seixal Full-Day West](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46906419/73675185-6016-4e8f-b407-76f6396207d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MADEIRA: Jeep Safari to Lava Pools and Seixal Full-Day West 8h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-4x4-jeep-safari-in-porto-moniz.a46906419.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760395/b4f08a53-a522-4e9f-beca-90261057cb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson 4h 9.8/10 76 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-madeira-island-group-surf-lesson.a4760395.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Madeira Island: Southwest Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4730570/0cacdcfe-87e8-4cef-865e-b451914cd768.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Island: Southwest Tour 8h 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-island-southwest-tour.a4730570.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Surf lesson in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48184228/d2edfe90-90b4-4292-b2b7-23850468bd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf lesson in Madeira 4h 10/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surf-lesson-in-madeira.a48184228.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Cooking Experience & Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48260236/ec7e67d6-3175-4aa0-a2a1-e1f2956fb5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Experience & Market Tour 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-experience-market-tour.a48260236.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal Agriculture Green Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4816571/2ab29a4b-e9cd-4b06-9954-fb49c12793ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal Agriculture Green Tour 6h 9.6/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-agriculture-green-tour.a4816571.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Bar hopping Tour in Funchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475322/57e7f200-fc86-4411-8009-ac192f3f21fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bar hopping Tour in Funchal 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bar-hopping-tour-poncha-workshop-funchal.a50475322.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Funchal: Sunrise Private Sailing Trip with Breakfast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47816745/2342b461-a864-46aa-b95d-5a197a0df551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Sunrise Private Sailing Trip with Breakfast 2h Free cancellation available £451 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-sunrise-private-sailing-trip-with-breakfast.a47816745.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44628034/ab190cca-b498-4fb2-a7f4-b6a8ed70568e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers 8h+ 9.8/10 293 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-morning-transfer-pico-do-arieiro-pico-ruivo-hike.a44628034.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![On the Rhythm of a Levada: Madeira cider tasting & lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48175488/91fbd11a-d9d3-4b79-bcd9-cbaa84d9ccd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### On the Rhythm of a Levada: Madeira cider tasting & lunch 5h Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/levada-walk-cider-tasting-lunch.a48175488.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Fine Art Classes in Funchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50710106/c1606d9c-1a52-4382-8e91-24484cb5a160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fine Art Classes in Funchal 1h 30m Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fine-art-classes-in-funchal.a50710106.activity-details?&rid=1225&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Cruz | Number of things to do | 537 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Madeira: A Self-Guided Island Journey](/things-to-do/madeira-a-self-guided-island-journey.a50716308.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details)[Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details)[From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details)[Nuns Valley Tour](/things-to-do/nuns-valley-tour.a2786824.activity-details)[Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike](/things-to-do/caldeirao-verde-levada-return-transfer-hike.a48313931.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details)[Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour](/things-to-do/funchal-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speed-boat-tour.a4514981.activity-details)[Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour](/things-to-do/madeira-garajau-nature-reserve-kayak-and-snorkel-tour.a4757519.activity-details)[Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim](/things-to-do/funchal-dolphins-and-whales-watching-tour-by-rib-boat.a48488035.activity-details)[Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise](/things-to-do/funchal-dolphin-and-whale-watching-cruise.a4761008.activity-details) | | With kids | [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details)[Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details)[From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details)[Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour](/things-to-do/funchal-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speed-boat-tour.a4514981.activity-details)[Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Cruz --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ponta da Oliveira featuring general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156407/e584c0a9-a9dc-4963-9088-dcb2b4ab81ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Da-Oliveira-Santa-Cruz.d6156407.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Da-Serra-Market-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975667737.Attraction) #### Palheiro Golfe Enjoy a round of golf in Canico at Palheiro Golfe. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palheiro-Golfe-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532482357.Attraction) #### Cristo Rei You can learn about the history of Canico with a stop at Cristo Rei. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cristo-Rei-Santa-Cruz.d942181959482793984.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Da-Junta-Santo-da-Serra.d553248635940398273.Attraction) #### Aquaparque Madeira Enjoy an outing to Aquaparque Madeira during your stay in Pinheiro. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aquaparque-Madeira-Santa-Cruz.d963736497486704640.Attraction) #### Garajau Cable Car You can take time to visit Garajau Cable Car during your travels to Garajau. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garajau-Cable-Car-Santa-Cruz.d942181795311865856.Attraction) #### Road of Christ the King You can learn about the history of Canico when you stop by Road of Christ the King. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Road-Of-Christ-The-King-Santa-Cruz.d974583314497142784.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Cruz ![Madeira](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/6e2c669e-bc3d-4836-8141-229eb28e0940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Funchal ![Machico which includes a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182232/6318612e-05aa-4464-a0b5-ede489b5252b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Machico ![Ponta da Oliveira showing general coastal views, landscape views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156407/b5bc4c82-6570-4ba2-b7d9-301b822ff9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Canico ![Madeira, Santana, traditional thatched house, elevated view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025848/f2cf11da-497e-48f4-add1-9765755f459a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santana ![Penha D'Aguia - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124855/74155d96-32a6-4a19-9742-f318913d3223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Porto da Cruz ![Palheiro Gardens featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081843/d8136d37-720f-48c8-9c6b-9fcf7af32d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sao Goncalo ![The cable car at Santa Cruz, near the Christ the King statue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602792/c6564f1c-67d7-4a0a-ab5e-0299bccdecb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Garajau ![Fantastic garden for nature lovers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3cefcbcc-e061-4ba9-9fe0-849e9fd4d5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Maria Maior ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Cruz worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Cruz? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Cruz? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Cruz? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Cruz with kids? > - [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details) > - [Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details) > - [From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details) > - [Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funchal-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speed-boat-tour.a4514981.activity-details) > - [Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Cruz for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Cruz? ![](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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