The sunshine spot just four hours from Dublin Airport with 24C heat, waterparks and fabulous beaches
TAKE a look at the brilliant sunshine spot that's just four hours from Dublin with 24C heat, fabulous beaches and stunning views.
Santa Cruz is a small city on the east coast of the Portuguese island of
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Get the dreamy getaway with Ryanair flash sale this summer
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Visit São Salvador Church, one of the oldest on the Island
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There is fun for all the family with places like Aquaparque Madeira
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Soak up the 24C heat on the famous stoney beaches along the town
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Escape to the scenic sunshine spot just a two-minute drive from Madeira Airport.
Go from airplane seat to sun lounger in a matter of minutes when you stay in Santa Cruz this
Ryanair is having a flash sale with slashed prices on flights to multiple different dreamy destinations.
Get a winter break this year with flights to Madeira for as little as €53 in September.
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Known for its pebbly Praia das Palmeiras beach and seafront promenade, lined with palm trees and restaurants, this is the summer-scape.
In less than 4 hours, you can soak up the sun in the 24C in
September is often considered the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with clear skies and minimal rainfall.
No need for your umbrella as rainfall is minimal in September, with only a few rainy days expected.
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Stay in one of the many luxury hotels dotted along the seaside for as little as €100.
Enjoy spa and luxury in places like Vila Gale Santa Cruz and Só Espeto, both within a minute's walking distance of the beach.
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History buffs can revel in the beauty of the São Salvador church, which is one of the oldest on the island.
There is lots of fun for all the family, from waterparks and horse riding to ATV rides for the bigger kids in your life.
Dine with a view in one of the many restaurants on the Santa Cruz Promenade along the waterfront.
Pay a visit to the
Explore the underwater world with snorkeling and diving classes from just €35 per person.
And better yet, keep dad happy this holiday as there are stunning golf courses to play on.
The magnificent Palheiro Estate lies adjacent to the five-star Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro.
The location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira's mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Travel as the sale includes getaways from September 1 all the way up to Halloween.
Book by June 18 for a luxury stay with cheap flights from
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It is a golf lover's paradise with two stunning courses to choose from
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Get a cheap trip to the village of Santa Cruz on the island of Madeira this summer
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Enjoy a dip on the beach in the city of Santa Cruz in Madeira
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