Cheap 6-Day Madeira City Break in Santa Cruz

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6 days & 5 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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5 nights included
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Take time off your daily routine and enjoy a cheap holiday in Santa Cruz, Madeira. Explore like a local for 6 days with this affordable city break package!

Satisfy your senses in Santa Cruz and discover the city's most memorable features. We'll introduce you to some of the best-kept secrets and sights in Madeira, including the city's most popular restaurants and bars.

Experience a terrific city break in Santa Cruz on a budget! From before your 6-day vacation in Santa Cruz until you're ready to say goodbye to Madeira, we'll help you make the most of your holiday.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Santa Cruz on your arrival in Madeira. For 5 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Santa Cruz. Enjoy easy access to popular dining spots in Santa Cruz and quick, cheap trips to many of the city's best attractions, like the remarkable CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum and Funchal Cathedral.

You'll choose where you'll stay throughout your cheap holiday in Santa Cruz. With the power to choose your lodging, your stay in Santa Cruz promises to be as unique and memorable as your adventures throughout your vacation.

The 6-day itinerary of this affordable vacation package will allow you to experience the best attractions in Santa Cruz. Beyond visiting cheap places to travel to in the area, you'll also spend time at the city's most famous sights.

You'll explore the magnificent Municipal Garden of Funchal. Then you'll visit the stunning square, Praça do Povo. You'll also take in the atmosphere of the fascinating Monte Palace Hotel. At the picture-perfect Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you'll want to make sure you have a camera ready.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With a centrally located accommodation, you'll have plenty of time to go shopping and bargain hunting. Shop until you drop, and buy souvenirs to remind you of Madeira and your adventure in Santa Cruz.

As your 6-day city break in Santa Cruz ends, you'll return home happy, with a fresh new outlook.

This affordable travel plan includes everything you need for a worry-free city break in Santa Cruz. To give you the perfect personalized experience in Santa Cruz, you can customize your 6-day itinerary.

You can add flights to and from Santa Cruz or Madeira, and we'll offer you the best-value airfares. By adding a rental car to your cheap holiday package, enjoy cruising along the roads with the best budget car with CDW insurance.

Add tours and tickets to your itinerary and explore Santa Cruz like never before. Choose from many unique adventures in Santa Cruz and get them at unbeatable prices.

Other perks included in your cheap vacation package deal are 24/7 travel support from your travel agent and a step-by-step guide through our mobile app. For your convenience, you'll also find all your travel documents stored in this app.

Enjoy 6 days of fun and relaxation in a new city. Take the opportunity to experience a cheap vacation in Santa Cruz, Madeira, before it's too late. Choose your travel dates and plan the perfect city break to Santa Cruz today!

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Hotel, 5 nights
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Destinations

Aerial drone view of Camara de Lobos village, Madeira.Funchal / 5 nights

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Photo of Aerial shot picturesque paradise of Sete Cidades in Azores, Sao Miguel. Volcanic craters and stunning lakes with abandoned Monte Palace hotel Ponta Delgada on hilltop, Portugal.Monte Palace Madeira
Funchal Cathedral, Funchal (Sé), Funchal, Madeira, PortugalFunchal Cathedral
Pico dos Barcelos Lookout, Santo António, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalMiradouro Pico dos Barcelos
Municipal park in center of Madeira's capital is Funchal. Flowering plants and birds singing have tourists to sit on a stone bench for relaxing during the Flowers Festival in Madeira.Municipal Garden of Funchal
Associação dos Carreiros do Monte, Monte, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalAssociação dos Carreiros do Monte
Photo of Praça do Povo,Funchal ,Potugal.Praça do Povo
Cristiano Ronaldo StatueCristiano Ronaldo Statue
Jardim de Santa Luzia, Imaculado Coração de Maria, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalJardim de Santa Luzia
Blandy's Wine Lodge, Funchal (Sé), Funchal, Madeira, PortugalBlandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
Photo of A famosa Fortress melaka. The remaining part of the ancient fortress of malacca,Portugal.Forteresse de Santiago
Panoramic Park, São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalJardim Panorâmico
Beautiful cityscape of the townsquare Praca do Municipio in Funchal, Madeira, with the Church of St. John the Evangelist and the city hall, on a summer day with blue sky and cloudsPraça do Município
Palheiro Gardens, São Gonçalo, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalPalheiro Gardens
Photo of Museu Quinta das Cruzes,Funchal ,Portugal.Museu Quinta das Cruzes
Túnel das Poças do Gomes, São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalTúnel das Poças do Gomes
Paróquia São Martinho, São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalSão Martinho parish church
Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz, Funchal (Santa Maria Maior), Funchal, Madeira, PortugalMuseu de Electricidade Casa da Luz
ancient coal pier, cais do carvão madeira island, hotel zone on the backgroundCais do Carvão
Holy Trinity Church, Funchal (São Pedro), Funchal, Madeira, PortugalHoly Trinity Church
Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha, São Gonçalo, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalLevada da Serra do Faial - Camacha

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Day 1 – Santa Cruz - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Santa Cruz - arrival day

  • Funchal - Arrival day
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
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Your cheap holiday experience in Madeira begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Santa Cruz, where you'll stay for 5 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Madeira is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Cristiano Ronaldo statue. A stop at this spectacular statue and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Cristiano Ronaldo statue has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,777 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Santa Cruz is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Restaurante Casal da Penha. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,520 customers.

Kampo by Chef Julio Pereira is another local-favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. Kampo by Chef Julio Pereira serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 823 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, Restaurante Informal is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Santa Cruz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 of 5 stars from around 646 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Santa Cruz, you’ll be glad to know that Santa Cruz is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is Rei da Poncha. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,789 customers.

Pub Number Two is another popular bar in Santa Cruz. If you ask the 1,040 customers who have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars, Pub Number Two is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Santa Cruz.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Santa Cruz!

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Day 2 – Santa Cruz

Day 2

Day 2 – Santa Cruz

  • Funchal
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  • Monte Palace Madeira
  • Associação dos Carreiros do Monte
  • Jardim de Santa Luzia
  • Museu Quinta das Cruzes
  • Holy Trinity Church
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Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Madeira offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Santa Cruz, where you still have 4 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Monte Palace Hotel. This attraction is a spectacular hotel and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,109 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Santa Cruz and the culture of past or present-day Madeira.

After or in between your city break activities in Santa Cruz, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is The Ritz Madeira, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,448 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Santa Cruz is Golden Gate Grand Café. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Golden Gate Grand Café has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,238 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Il Vivaldi for a great dining experience in Santa Cruz. A favorite place to eat among many, around 1,036 customers have rated the irresistible Il Vivaldi an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Museu Café & Petisco. This place has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 604 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Musa Lounge Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 141 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz, Madeira!

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Day 3 – Santa Cruz

Day 3

Day 3 – Santa Cruz

  • Funchal
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  • Municipal Garden of Funchal
  • Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
  • Praça do Município
  • Funchal Cathedral
  • Praça do Povo
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On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Santa Cruz, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 3 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Municipal Garden of Funchal. About 3,475 visitors have rated this urban park and attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The popular Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco) is another place where locals and travelers in Santa Cruz like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,706 visitors.

The spectacular Praça do Município (Funchal) is an amazing street and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Santa Cruz. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 963 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Santa Cruz every year to see it.

As the day moves along, make time for the magnificent Funchal Cathedral. Around 5,662 visitors have rated this church and popular place of interest an average of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating.

You can continue sightseeing at the fantastic Praça do Povo, a famous square in Santa Cruz. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,790 reviews, and is an excellent location to create lasting memories in Santa Cruz.

To make your affordable city break in Santa Cruz more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Santa Cruz. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Armazém do Sal. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in approximately 1,059 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Café Restaurante GRUTA and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,049 customers, dining at Café Restaurante GRUTA is something you can look forward to doing in Santa Cruz.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Restaurante La Pasta. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 964 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Santa Cruz, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Café do Teatro. Around 991 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Principal Bistro, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Principal Bistro is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 471 customers.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Santa Cruz!

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Day 4 – Santa Cruz

Day 4

Day 4 – Santa Cruz

  • Funchal
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  • Cais do Carvão
  • Jardim Panorâmico
  • Túnel das Poças do Gomes
  • São Martinho parish church
  • Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos
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Day 4 of your affordable vacation in Madeira offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Santa Cruz, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint. This attraction is a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Santa Cruz and the culture of past or present-day Madeira.

After or in between your city break activities in Santa Cruz, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Restaurante Londres, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 935 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Santa Cruz is The Vine Hotel. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. The Vine Hotel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 685 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Espaço Funchal for a great dining experience in Santa Cruz. A favorite place to eat among many, around 706 customers have rated the irresistible Espaço Funchal an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Restaurante Olives. This place has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 439 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at O americano. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 309 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz, Madeira!

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Day 5 – Santa Cruz

Day 5

Day 5 – Santa Cruz

  • Funchal
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  • Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz
  • Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha
  • Palheiro Gardens
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On day 5 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Santa Cruz, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 1 night left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz. About 636 visitors have rated this museum and attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

To make your affordable city break in Santa Cruz more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Santa Cruz. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Theo's Gastro Lounge. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Santa Cruz. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in approximately 566 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Restaurante Marina Terrace and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 673 customers, dining at Restaurante Marina Terrace is something you can look forward to doing in Santa Cruz.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Santa Cruz, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Malho's Pub. Around 224 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Santa Cruz!

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Day 6 – Santa Cruz - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Santa Cruz - departure day

  • Funchal - Departure day
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  • Forteresse de Santiago
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Your city break in Santa Cruz is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 6, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Madeira.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Fortaleza de São Tiago is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This fort and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,552 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Santa Cruz, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience.

You’ll then say farewell to Santa Cruz and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Madeira!

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