Fort of Santa Cruz Tours

You might be free to visit today, but Fort of Santa Cruz wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

When you've finished exploring this history-filled fortress in Horta, why not make your way to Dive Azores, Porto Pim Beach and Horta Harbour? They're near Fort of Santa Cruz and also popular with many travelers.

Things to do

Picture 10 for Activity Horta, Faial: University based Whale & Dolphin Expedition

Horta, Faial: Research Whale & Dolphin Expedition

$101

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Happy Cows Buggy Tour

$344

per traveler

From Madalena: Pico Volcanoes and Lakes Guided Day Tour

$102

per adult

Faial Island: Horseback Riding (3 hrs - Experienced Riders)

$113

per adult

Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Ribeira Funda Level 3

$171

per adult

From Horta: Full-Day Island Tour

$139

per adult

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Hotel J.S.F.

$1,213

per person

Oct 4 - Oct 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Horta (HOR)

7/10 Good! (48 reviews)

Staff was wonderful, Room and building was clean. Very basic accommodations. Great location.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

The Book Hotel

$1,686

per person

Oct 4 - Oct 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Horta (HOR)

No reviews

Internacional Azores Boutique

$1,508

per person

Oct 4 - Oct 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Horta (HOR)

8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)

I stayed in The dorms which were spotless, my daughter and granddaughter had a room which also was lovely and and clean, breakfast was a good variety but the Cooked Food could of been hotter, other than that our stay was perfect.

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026