What to visit in Santa Cruz
What to visit
What to visit
What to visit in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a municipality for nature, beach, culture, tradition and even golf lovers. Between sea and mountains, there is plenty to experience.
Sea Lovers
Caniço
Reis Magos Beach
Reis Magos Beach offers bathers a number of facilities. It stands out for its clear waters, whose quality is proven by the awarding of the Blue Flag.
Gaula
Aquaparque
Aquaparque, Madeira, offers visitors a variety of swimming pools, water slides and other facilities to enjoy an unforgettable day diving and having fun.
Caniço
Lido Galomar Bathing Complex
Surrounded by volcanic rocks, the Lido Galomar Bathing Complex has a saltwater pool, a children's pool, a diving centre and several facilities.
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Palmeiras Beach
Palmeiras Beach, in the city of Santa Cruz, has two areas: the swimming pool area and the pebble beach. It has several support facilities for bathers.
Caniço
Garajau Beach
Part of a marine reserve, Garajau Beach, Madeira, is bathed by crystal-clear waters, much sought after by scuba divers. Various support facilities.
Nature Reserve
Garajau Partial Nature Reserve
The Garajau Partial Nature Reserve was created to prevent the desertification of the seabed on Madeira's southern coast. Loved by scuba diving lovers.
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Roca Mar Bathing Complex
The Roca Mar Bathing Complex, located in Caniço, is part of a hotel unit with the same name and offers you great conditions to spend a fabulous day at the beach.
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Ribeira da Boaventura Bathing Complex
At the Ribeira da Boaventura Bathing Complex you can enjoy a great day at the beach. With two swimming pools and a small sheltered bay, this space is ideal for adults and children.
Nature Seekers
Culture Passionates
Camacha
Mercadinho da Camacha
At Mercadinho da Camacha you can find regional agricultural products and various traditional items, such as the typical embroidery of Madeira.
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Santa Cruz Municipal Market
Santa Cruz Municipal Market was built in 1962 and is a typical Madeiran market where you can find typical products from Madeira. Visit him on your trip!
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Camacha Parish Church
Built in honour of Saint Laurence in 1997, the Camacha Parish Church is of modern architecture. The seven pillars inside the church represent the God's Seven Sacraments.
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Caniço Parish Church
Built in 1783, the Caniço Parish Church represents the transition between Baroque and Rococo. This church is the seat of one of the oldest parishes on the island of Madeira.
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Camacha Parish Church
The Baroque and neoclassical Camacha Parish Church is located in the parish of Camacha, at Santa Cruz. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
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São Salvador Church
Inspired by the model of the Funchal Cathedral, the São Salvador Church, commonly known as the Santa Cruz Parish Church, is one of the most beautiful religious spaces on the island of Madeira.
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Nossa Senhora da Luz Parish Church
The Nossa Senhora da Luz Parish Church was built in the mid-18th century on the site of an old church. This religious space has a historic bell weighing around 120 kilos.
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Coração de Jesus Church (Cardais Chapel)
Built by Henrique Modesto Bettencourt, the Coração de Jesus Church is a religious space built in 1907 that had to be rebuilt in 1987 due to a fire.
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São José Chapel
Located at the centre of Vila da Camacha, the São José Chapel features a simple architecture, of which the niche on the façade stands out. This small religious space was inaugurated in 1924.
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Santo Amaro Chapel
The Santo Amaro Chapel, located in Santa Cruz, celebrates the festivities in honour of its patron saint on 15 January. This small temple was built in the first half of the 20th century.
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Santa Isabel Chapel
Attached to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Santa Cruz, the Santa Isabel Chapel was built by merchant André Gonçalves in 1562. This small religious temple exhibits a gilded carved high altar inside.
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Madre de Deus Chapel
Occupying a former property called 'Fazenda das Moças', the Madre de Deus Chapel is a Manueline-style religious space.