Santana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door, blue shutters, and a white facade.
A village with thatched-roof houses, cobblestone paths, and lush greenery.
A house with a thatched roof, red shutters, and a white exterior.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door and blue shutters, surrounded by lush gardens and a cobblestone path.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door and blue shutters, surrounded by a garden with pink and purple flowers.

Our guide on where to stay in Santana

Find the best Santana areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door and blue shutters, surrounded by a garden with pink and purple flowers.
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Open Photo by Paul Lowe 👣

Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Maze or Madeira Theme Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel

Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel

4 out of 5
Sítio da Lagoa Santana
The price is NZ$283 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$283
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Parque Florestal das Queimadas and Madeira ...
8.2/10 Very good! (118 reviews)
"Très cheap sur le café et les employés très désagréable"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast

Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Estrada Regional 1 Santana Madeira
The price is NZ$233 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$233
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa B&B in Santana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Kartódromo do Faial and Faial Beach are located ...
8/10 Very good! (162 reviews)
"Super nice jacuzzis around the property, lovely food in restaurant. Rooms super dated but cleaned."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Quinta Do Furao

Hotel Quinta Do Furao

4 out of 5
Achada Do Gramacho Santana
The price is NZ$544 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$544
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Reserva Natural da Rocha do Navio and Santana Traditional ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
"Parfait"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Quinta Do Furao
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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.
Pestana Casino Studios

Pestana Casino Studios

4 out of 5
Av. do Infante, nº9 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Estádio ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"Really good hotel. Great value for money. The hotel is a lot quieter than the hotel next door and you're able to use the facilities at the other hotel, win win! We told the reception that it was my dad's 60th birthday and they made it extra special for him! Thank you so much to all the hotel staff, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Pestana Casino Studios
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! (256 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
Florasol Residence Hotel

Florasol Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 306 Funchal
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (231 reviews)
"Receptionist (long brown hair working mornings) was extremely helpful, and went out of her way to assist us, and always remembered us. We needed extra support and required additional days as I broke my leg during our visit to Madeira. She helped us with booking additional nights, breakfast, directions ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Florasol Residence Hotel
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Stay near popular Santana attractions

A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Hugo Miguel Guedes
Open Photo by Hugo Miguel Guedes

Pico Ruivo

9.2/10 (29 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Pico Ruivo, a lovely green space in Faial. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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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$52
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$70
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

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

NZ$138
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

NZ$80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

NZ$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
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
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Cities near Santana

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 coastal village with houses, a winding road, and a mountainous backdrop.

Porto da Cruz

A mountainous landscape with a village nestled in a valley.

Curral das Freiras