Santa Cruz Hotel Guide - Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz, Madeira Region

Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it’s located on Reis Magos Beach . Other good choices for your beach trip include Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and Sentido Galosol.

Expedia has 7 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 506 mm.

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you’ll likely want to venture out and explore. If you’re excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Machico Beach or Formosa Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area’s restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Ponta da Oliveira and Funchal Ecological Park.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.