Porto da Cruz
Travel Guide
Visit Porto da Cruz

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
It was all above our expectations. We were made made so welcome
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

The Vine
Roof top pool was
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
Great location, very retro in the communal areas. large selection at breakfast, few negative point though. If you have a garden facing room, take ear plugs. The nightclub at the casino goes on till 3/4 am and the noise from the club is LOUD!. Also if you have a suit at the sea end of the hotel, be ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Villa Ricardo - A luxury villa with HEATED POOL and magnificent SEA VIEWS!
The villa is charming and cozy with plenty of room for 3 couples. Our host Ricardo was very attentive to our group and we had a wonderful time sampling beverages with him. The kitchen is small but the villa was in walking distance to many excellent restaurants in Porto da Cruz. There are many outdoor ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Village Cabo Girao
Lovely staff, great location and amenities. Decor was a little dated but that’s okay.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
The view from our room was beautiful. The room was very clean, and the housekeepers were lovely. The hotel is slightly dated and could do with a good refurb however it was a good base for our trip. The breakfast was nice too! Well located with only 10 min drive from the airport and 10 mins away from ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Sao Lourenco Point
Enjoy a rewarding hike, cool off with a swim and admire arresting views at Madeira’s easternmost point.
Machico Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Machico Beach during your trip to Machico? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Whale Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whale Museum in Caniçal. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Santo da Serra Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Água de Pena at Santo da Serra Golf Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Madeira Whale Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Madeira Whale Museum in Machico. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Pico do Facho Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Machico when you stop by Pico do Facho Viewpoint. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

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

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Lighthouse Boat Tour

Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest









