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São Fernando Fort – Santa Cruz Parish Church loop from Machico

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São Fernando Fort – Santa Cruz Parish Church loop from Machico

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São Fernando Fort – Santa Cruz Parish Church loop from Machico

01:19

12.3km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.86 km

Machico Seafront - Santa Cruz

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

5.40 km

Santa Cruz Beach

Highlight • Beach

Unique architectural and cultural Santa Cruz. It stands out for its historic churches, with varied architecture, and has strong local cultural traditions. The city is surrounded by protected areas of high geological interest.

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3

5.55 km

Fish Market

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

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4

5.58 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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5

5.80 km

São Fernando Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6

6.22 km

Santa Cruz Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Right next to the church is the very good and reasonably priced "Restaurante Bom Jesus - Santa Cruz".

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7

12.0 km

Machico

Highlight • Settlement

Machico is a town in the east of the Portuguese Atlantic island of Madeira. It is the oldest place on the island.

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B

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.39 km

211 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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18°C

12 %

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