Wed, 24 Mar 2021

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