Mon, 8 Mar 2021

Portela Viewpoint offers a magnificent backdrop of mountains to the sea. We can see the parish of Porto da Cruz and Penha d’Águia rock.

How to get to Porto da Cruz, Madeira by bus

Buses you can get to Porto da Cruz From Funchal: Check the SAM bus website.

It’s usually the number 53, 78, or 208. 

What to do in Porto da Cruz?

• Visit the old sugar cane factory of 1927
• Taste Poncha in Praia da Alagoa bar- It has an award for the best Poncha
• Surf in Maiata Beach waves or walk through the beach at the sunset
• Go up until the Fortim of Porto da Cruz, a quiet small mountain where you can do a picnic or watch a charming sunrise
• Visit the Portela viewpoint, you can have a panoramic view of the village and Faial
• Go and look round the Engenho Velho Museum – a small museum on the seafront full of antique tools and machinery
• Drink a Nikita at Dino's bar

What are the best places for outdoor activities in Porto da Cruz?

• Boca do Risco- From Larano to Caniçal
• Penha D'águia- From Terra Batista to the Big Roch
• Castelejo levada walk- From Referta to Ribeiro frio
• Funduras walk or 4x4 vehicle- From Portela to Machico

Places nearby Porto da Cruz

• Quinta da Junta Santo António da Serra
• Ponta do Rosto -caniçal
• Fortim Faial
• Bacões- Ribeiro Frio
• Machico Beach

Where to eat in Porto da Cruz

• Costa Linda
• Pipa
• Praia da Alagoa

Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in Porto da Cruz

Madeira Jeep Excursion to North

Scents & Flavours – Northeast

Pico do Areeiro and Santana Madeira Jeep Trip