Santa Cruz, Portugal
Overview
Santa Cruz, Portugal covers an extended stretch of sand that is divided up into various beaches named after the various cafés on them: Navio, Mirante, Pisão, Física, Centro, Santa Helena, Formosa and Azul. The purity of both the waters and the sands, along with the surrounding picturesque landscapes, make Santa Cruz a highly popular tourist resort.
The majestic cliffs and beautiful beaches render this sun-drenched coastline Europe’s premiere surfing destination. Santa Cruz also serves as a great base for various adventure activities, and food and drink in places which offer ocean views or located along the promenade can be found at moderate prices.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
Santa Cruz, Portugal
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
- Nosotros Bistro Bar
- Praia da Formosa
- Alem Mar Turismo
- Praia da Areia Branca
- AdegaMae
- Centro de Interpretacao da Batalha do Vimeiro
- Museu da Lourinha
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By bus from Lisbon
At a distance of 17 km, Torres Vedras is the closest city to Santa Cruz. From the Lisbon airport, take the metro to the Jardim Zoologico station, where the terminal of the Rede Expressos bus company is located. The bus trip to Torres Vedras has a duration of 45 minutes. From Torres Vedras, Santa Cruz can be reached by buses 703, 704, 728 on the Barraquiero Oeste bus line.