Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

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Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

Easy

3.5

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hikers

Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

01:11

4.41km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Fish Market

Highlight • Rest Area

Small market hall. Directly opposite is the public parking lot for 80 cents an hour.

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1.80 km

Madeira Airport Viewpoint

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From both the beach and the promenade, you can see the arriving and departing airplanes several times an hour. As Madeira Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo is not far away, the …

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1.81 km

Praia de Santa Cruz

Highlight • Beach

Unfortunately empty in winter but the bar is great for watching the planes land and eating pizza 🍕

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1.83 km

Palmeiras Beach

Highlight • Beach

Text on the inscription board (see photo):
'Palmeiras Beach' is an accessible beach, designed for everyone. It offers a whole set of support services and accessibility conditions that allow those …

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2.03 km

The Fort of São Fernando is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz on Madeira's east coast and is a monument of great historical significance. It stands as an important testament to the archipelago's defense strategies throughout its history.

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2.44 km

Ponte Nova Square

Highlight • Structure

I don't even want to know how long it took to pave the entire square with the upright stones...

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2.46 km

Praça Padre Gabriel, Santa Cruz

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice village square.

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2.58 km

Santa Cruz Police Station

Highlight • Structure

4.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

381 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

216 m

122 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

23°C

18°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 6, 2025,FNC und zurück zum Stadtfest

Just in case the bus doesn't run tomorrow, we scouted the route to the airport. It's not a pleasant hike, especially considering the 20 kg ladies' suitcase. The men's suitcase weighs only 8.5 kg. What you need...
Back near the accommodation, there's a gastronomic festival with lots of music, including Madeiran folklore. Polka beats with figure dancing, similar to Austrian …

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