Porto da Cruz is one of the parishes in the municipality of Machico. Its name came from the cross once placed in the bay that served as a port.
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 the famous Gaiado sandwich at the bar ''A fragateira''
- Taste Poncha in Praia da Alagoa bar- It has an award for the best Poncha
- Surf in Alagoa or 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 Rock
- 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
- Balcões- Ribeiro Frio
- Machico Beach
Where to eat in Porto da Cruz
- Costa Linda
- Pipa
- Praia da Alagoa
- Portela á vista
- ''A fragateira''
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