Canico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ponta da Oliveira showing a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views
Reis Magos Beach which includes a pebble beach and landscape views
Reis Magos Beach featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a pebble beach
Ponta da Oliveira featuring hiking or walking, mountains and landscape views
Ponta da Oliveira featuring a coastal town as well as an individual male
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (448 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

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Dom Pedro Garajau
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is NZ$371 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$371
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
"Wonderful place"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz
The price is NZ$640 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$640
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Management and staff of this Hotel were perfect and very attentive it made our stay so great"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (448 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Santa Cruz, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
"La propiedad estaba cuidada, la limpieza es buena, la persona que nos atendio ha sido muy amable y atenta.Recomendable para ir es tranquilo, pero tiene de todo y cerca la capital."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2022

Caniço Bay Club
Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5

Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5

Caniço
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira are located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
Not Nice Owner
"The night before I booked the Vrbo as I was flying in from the United States and needed a place to stay for one night before going to the resort. I’m less the 8 hours I found out my plane reservation got switched. I email and asked if I could get at least a portion of my money back and he said no. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2023

Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 5
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Ponta da Oliveira showing general coastal views and landscape views

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.

Ponta da Oliveira

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.

Santo da Serra Market

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.

Quinta Da Junta

Palheiro Golfe

Enjoy a round of golf in Canico at Palheiro Golfe. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Palheiro Golfe

Garajau Cable Car

You can take time to visit Garajau Cable Car during your travels to Canico. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Garajau Cable Car

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.

Cristo Rei

Activities

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

NZ$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour
Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

NZ$96
per adult
Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau
Achadas da Cruz

Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

NZ$145
per adult
Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

NZ$78
per adult
Sunrise Hike Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
Private Service VIP Alecrim Levada Walk

Private Guided Levada Alecrim Walk

NZ$313
per traveller
Private Guided Levada Alecrim Walk
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Cities near Canico

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