Praia Santa Cruz is a pebble beach, characterized by large limestone and volcanic black pebbles that have been smoothed over the centuries by the continuous battering of sea waves.
Parking at Praia Santa Cruz is convenient, with metered car parking bays available on the beach and a metered public car park nearby. The charges for parking are reasonable, allowing visitors to park for periods of 15 minutes and upwards.
The beach is known for its free sea water swimming pool and is usually not very crowded. However, access to the sea can be challenging due to the rocky terrain. To overcome this, stairs have been installed at the pier to facilitate easier access.
Amenities at Praia Santa Cruz include showers and toilets, which are available for free. There is also a swimming pool complex with a WC nearby. For those looking to relax, wooden loungers are provided.
The area around Praia Santa Cruz is home to a variety of restaurants and cafes. Despite its proximity to the airport, which can result in some noise from planes landing and taking off, the beach maintains a peaceful atmosphere.
The beach is generally clean, with shaded places available for visitors to escape the sun. However, like many beaches on the island, it is stony. Despite this, Praia Santa Cruz remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Praia Santa Cruz amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
Best restaurants near Praia Santa Cruz include Pizza Cafe, Restaurante Bom Jesus - Santa Cruz, Do Dia para a Noite Ruby, Bilheteira, Arepazo Snack Bar and Adega Moniz.
Visitor reviews highlight the unique beauty of the pebble beach, with its large limestone and volcanic black pebbles, and the ample facilities provided by the municipality. Visitors appreciate the reasonable parking charges, free amenities like toilets and changing cabins, and the nearby restaurants and cafes. However, some visitors complain about the noise from nearby planes and the cleanliness of the beach.
Most visitors to Praia Santa Cruz stay in the nearby town of Santa Cruz, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance of the beach. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and convenient access to restaurants and cafes.
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Latitude: 32.6879289 / Longitude: -16.7898254
Praia Santa Cruz is located in Madeira Islands. The following map of Praia Santa Cruz shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 21.5°C/25.6°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 29.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 23.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:02/21:19 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.4 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.7 |
| Cloud Cover | 26% |
| Speed | 14 km/h |
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| Gusts | 42.8 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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