Porto da Cruz
Portugal · MadeiraPT
Civil parish in Madeira, Portugal
Porto da Cruz (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu ðɐ ˈkɾuʃ], is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km2.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,597
- Coordinates
- 32.767, -16.833
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Madeira
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz is the kind of tiny locality you find in Madeira, Portugal. Records put its population near 2,597. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Porto da Cruz is strongest on water sports, adventure and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Porto da Cruz
Water Sports in Porto da Cruz
(3)Under water sports, Porto da Cruz is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Porto da Cruz.
Adventure in Porto da Cruz
(1)Under adventure, Porto da Cruz is tagged with Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Porto da Cruz.
Sports in Porto da Cruz
(1)Sports lovers get Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Porto da Cruz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Porto da Cruz
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Porto da Cruz are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Madeira. Time zone: Atlantic/Madeira.
Similar destinations
Places near Porto da Cruz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porto da Cruz known for?
- Porto da Cruz, in Madeira, Portugal, is best known for water sports, adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,597 residents.
- What can you do in Porto da Cruz?
- Recorded activities in Porto da Cruz include Canoeing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Off Road Trails and Trail Running. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Porto da Cruz?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Porto da Cruz located?
- Porto da Cruz is located in Madeira, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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