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.
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is NZ$339 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$339
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, brilliant experience."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Saccharum Resort
The Vine

The Vine

5 out of 5
Rua Dos Aranhas Funchal
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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The Vine
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
The price is NZ$309 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$309
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt Ziva Madeira
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Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Casa Branca Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (301 reviews)
"Staff e breakfast. Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
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! (261 reviews)
"Tout était parfait, qu'il s'agisse de la qualité du service, de la propreté ou de l'accueil. Les services de dépannage et de blanchisserie étaient très pratiques, et l'hébergement s'est avéré fort confortable. Un seul bémol mineur pour mon mari : l'absence de climatisation a rendu les nuits quelque ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel

Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua da Casa Branca Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (225 reviews)
"Fantastic views from rooms with a balcony."

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Dorisol Mimosa Studio 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
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

NZ$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

NZ$79
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

Stairway to Heaven, Pico do Areeiro, PR 1&3 - Sunrise Option

NZ$38
per adult
Stairway to Heaven, Pico do Areeiro, PR 1&3 - Sunrise Option
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

NZ$138
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike

Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirão Verde Hiking Transfer

NZ$83
per adult
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirão 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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