Santa Cruz (Madeira)

Santa Cruz is a city on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

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Santa Cruz (SUHN-tuh KROOSH, /ˈsɐ̃.tɐ ˈkɾuʃ/) municipality has 43,005 residents (2011).

Posto de Turismo (Tourist Information Office), Aeroporto da Madeira - Cristiano Ronaldo, 32.6929°, -16.776°, +351 291 524 933, info.srtc@madeira.gov.pt. 09:00–21:30 daily. 2021-07-24

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (Madeira Airport, Funchal Airport, IATA: FNC). Although located in Santa Cruz municipality, Madeira Airport is associated with Funchal. 2021-07-24

Igreja de São Salvador, Rua Irmã Wilson 1, +351 291 524 145, paroquiasantacruzmadeira@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 07:00–18:00, closed M. 16th-century Gothic and Manueline-style church. It is similar to Funchal Cathedral, at a smaller scale, and is Madeira's 2nd-largest church. 2021-07-24

Aquaparque Madeira, Ribeira da Boaventura, 32.6835°, -16.7963°, +351 291 640 535, aqua.parque.madeira21@gmail.com. 10:00–18:00 daily. Water park. Adults €10, kids 5–12 €7, kids under 5 free 2021-07-24

Avó Micas, Sítio dos Casais Próximos, Santo da Serra (PortoBay Serra Golf), 32.7223°, -16.8153°, +351 291 550 500, serragolf@portobay.pt. Daily 08:00–10:00 & 11:00–18:00 & 19:00–21:00. €15-46 2021-07-24
Hibiscus Restaurant, Quinta Dr. Américo Durão, Sitio da Terça (Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club), 32.6901°, -16.7783°, +351 291 520 290, info@albatrozhotel.com. Daily 12:00–15:00 & 18:30–21:30. Elegant restaurant with ocean views offering Mediterranean and local cuisine. €10-35 2021-07-24
Taberna do Petisco, Rua Cónego Alfredo César Oliveira 23, 32.6881°, -16.7915°, +351 291 643 525, tabernadopetisco@gmail.com. Tu–Su 07:00–22:00, closed M. €8-12 2021-07-24

Quinta das Colmeias, Caminho do Poiso, Casais Próximos, Santo António da Serra (from Funchal/airport, drive past the golf course; just before the round about, there is a turning to your left; it's the fourth gate on your right), 32.7198°, -16.8132°, +351 291 741 515, info@quinta-das-colmeias.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Two three-star holiday homes. The main house sleeps 8 and the cottage sleeps 6. They share a swimming pool. A few minutes drive from Santo da Serra Golf Course and Horse Riding Centre. €110-178 2021-07-24
Valle Paraizo (Casas Valleparaizo), Estrada Regional 102 161, Camacha (from highway ER101 take exit 15 towards Cancela; at the roundabout, enter the tunnel; at the next roundabout go left; at the T-junction (SA supermarket), go left; entrance is after the long pink wall at the bus stop), 32.6753°, -16.8601°, +351 962 939 357, info@valleparaizo.com. Three-star, 20-room lodging in nine mountain cottages and a main house scattered around a beautiful large sloping garden. Quiet surroundings, a 20-minute drive from Funchal. €68-113 2021-07-24
Vila Galé Santa Cruz, Rua de São Fernando 5, 32.68707°, -16.793°, +351 291 529 000, madeira@vilagale.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 262-room room hotel with sea vista. €86-152 2021-07-24