
A vibrant sun-dappled bay
All winding cobbled streets and historical charm, coastal hotspot Santa Cruz is about as characterful as they come. Set in a scenic bay in Madeira, Santa Cruz holidays are all about relaxing. The only difficulty is choosing which lovely spot to begin your chill-out time. Perhaps a stroll along the pretty palm-lined promenade? A walk along pebbly Praia das Palmeiras beach? Or there’s popular bathing spot Ribeira da Boaventura, where the swimming pools have Atlantic Ocean views.
If history’s your thing, there’s the picturesque village and Sao Salvador church to wonder at, while active travellers can try everything from surfing to snorkelling, or go wild for the water slides at Santa Cruz’s family-friendly aqua park. And everyone will enjoy evenings spent eating sensational seafood at one of the many brilliant cafés and restaurants that hug the coast. For rest and relaxation with a generous helping of fun, holidays to Santa Cruz are an excellent choice.

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