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Santa Cruz
City in Madeira, Portugal
Overview
Santa Cruz is a coastal town located in Madeira, Portugal, known for its relaxed seaside ambiance, scenic promenades, and access to lush mountain trails. With authentic local culture and a slower pace, it's ideal for visitors seeking tranquility away from Funchal's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Madeira
Population
6,690
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
32.69°, -16.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,876
Local Cost
$1,065
Local Income
$1,120
Cashless
73
English
60
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
363 mm
Internet Speed
175 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
10
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
202.0
Airport
FNC
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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