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Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

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Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

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3.8

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Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

01:13

4.57km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 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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1.81 km

Aussichtspunkt Richtung Landebahn des Flughafes

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From both the beach and the promenade, you can see planes arriving and departing several times an hour. Since the airport is not far away, you can observe the aircraft …

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1.82 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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1.84 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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1.95 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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2.61 km

Praça Padre Gabriel, Santa Cruz

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Very nice village square.

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2.73 km

Santa Cruz Police Station

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4.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

402 m

221 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Palmeiras Beach – São Fernando Fort loop from Santa Cruz

Fish Market

Aussichtspunkt Richtung Landebahn des Flughafes

Praia de Santa Cruz

Palmeiras Beach

Santa Cruz Playground

São Fernando Fort

Praça Padre Gabriel, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Police Station

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