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.
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 NZ$916 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$916
5 July - 6 July
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! (723 reviews)
"The staff were very attentive and helpful. The rooms are beautifully furnished and very clean. The beds are very comfortable too! Guest relations delivered a lovely gift for our 40th wedding anniversary as a surprise, very nice indeed and a lovely personal touch."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is NZ$533 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$533
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
Saccharum Resort
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is NZ$452 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$452
30 June - 1 July
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! (244 reviews)
"great hotel and all the staff were amazing Bit hilly but buggies very useful room and swim up pool lovely preference club lounge great and lots of choices of drinks and snacks tried to majority of specialist restaurants and enjoyed them all main bar a problem with long wait times to get served but ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina
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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! (237 reviews)
"Fantastic stay at Village Cabo Girao. The appartment was spacious and clean. Kitchen well equipped. Amazing views. Restaurant staff were welcoming and super friendly, special mention to Madalena and Maria. Food was delicious, ate twice at restaurant. Kids had a great time in the swimming pools. Tennis ..."

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Terrace Mar

Terrace Mar

3 out of 5
Travessa do Valente 7 Funchal
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Didn't like that had to reserve parking in adadvance did not know and the fact that they say there is parking but not enough for everyone"

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Terrace Mar
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (496 reviews)
"No wifi other than in reception , and the room was alot different than in the pictures but other than that everything was good ."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Garajau Madeira Hotel
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Activities

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

NZ$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

NZ$79
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

NZ$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Picture 3 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

NZ$135
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

NZ$67
per adult
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails
Picture 2 for Activity Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike

Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

NZ$71
per adult
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
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Cities near Porto da 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 stone pathway leading to a circular water feature surrounded by greenery and a fence.

São Roque do Faial

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