Title: Visit Santa Cruz: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Cruz, Caminha | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635975862779.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975862779.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975862779.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975862779.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.d553248635975862779.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Cruz ## Travel Guide ## Visit Santa Cruz Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(267 reviews) Well located … beautiful place Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=2717350&PinnedHotelID=2717350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975862779) ![Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904200/904168/e3b81a79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Av. Conde da Carreira, 28 Viana do Castelo $89 nightly $97 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Viana do Castelo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 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Popular attractions Dos Terceiros Museum and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) Host was great, place was comfortable, and location made for relaxation. Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ponte-De-Lima-Hotels-Beautiful-Modern-Windmill-Near-Ponte-De-Lima-River.h39209284.Hotel-Information) ![Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12630500/12630461/22872df2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA Estrada do Funchal, 989 Caminha Book a stay at this beach villa in Caminha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Illa Morraceira das Varandas and Illa Morraceiro ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) We stayed two nights. The room was clean and nice. The restaurant was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great visit. 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While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Caminha-Igreja-Matriz-Caminha.d6118446.Vacation-Attraction) #### Torre do Relogio de Caminha You can find out about the history of Matriz with a trip to Torre do Relogio de Caminha. Visit the area's cathedral, or simply enjoy its local chocolate shops. [](https://expedia.com/Torre-Do-Relogio-De-Caminha-Caminha.d553248621532486770.Vacation-Attraction) #### Republic Square You can find out about the history of Vila Praia de Ancora when you stop by Republic Square. Visit the area's cathedral, or simply enjoy its local chocolate shops. [](https://expedia.com/Republic-Square-Caminha.d6118442.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ponte de Lima: treasures from the oldest village of PT](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47670229/f2127e60-beef-4bd4-b246-183ed4bfd355.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponte de Lima: treasures from the oldest village of PT $18 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ponte-de-lima-treasures-from-the-oldest-village-of-pt.a47670229.activity-details) ![Viana do Castelo Clay Ceramics and Tea Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50100862/2bedf712-2d6d-4a29-89bd-7ec3c1ed5ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Viana do Castelo Clay Ceramics and Tea Workshop $41 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/viana-do-castelo-clay-ceramics-and-tea-workshop.a50100862.activity-details) ![Ponte de Lima Guided Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5168792/d2bcd33b-8cc2-4063-9e03-9da1f2342230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponte de Lima Guided Buggy Tour $177 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ponte-de-lima-guided-buggy-tour.a5168792.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975862779.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Cruz ![Caminha town and Minho river's mouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094844/a8cc015d-ae49-404b-ad1a-66f504948d7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Caminha - Cities near Santa Cruz - Places of interest [Caminha](https://expedia.com/Caminha.dx6094844)[Vilar de Mouros](https://expedia.com/Vilar-De-Mouros.dx3000020833)[Seixas](https://expedia.com/Seixas.dx3000020964) - [Moledo do Minho Beach ](https://expedia.com/Moledo-Do-Minho-Beach-Portugal.d6118444.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vila Praia de Ancora Beach ](https://expedia.com/Vila-Praia-De-Ancora-Beach-Portugal.d6118440.Vacation-Attraction) - [Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Fluvial-Do-Taboao-Festival-Paredes-De-Coura-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329624068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Republic Square ](https://expedia.com/Republic-Square-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118432.Vacation-Attraction) - [Foreigners and Borders Service ](https://expedia.com/Foreigners-And-Borders-Service-Viana-do-Castelo.d553248635976867220.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cabedelo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cabedelo-Beach-Portugal.d6118438.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Santa-Marta-De-Portuzelo-Viana-do-Castelo.d6318174.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sanctuary of Santa Luzia ](https://expedia.com/Sanctuary-Of-Santa-Luzia-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118434.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corno do Bico Protected Landscape ](https://expedia.com/Corno-Do-Bico-Protected-Landscape-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329684182.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caminha Igreja Matriz ](https://expedia.com/Caminha-Igreja-Matriz-Caminha.d6118446.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu de Artes Decorativas ](https://expedia.com/Museu-De-Artes-Decorativas-Viana-do-Castelo.d553248621532957506.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castelo de Santiago da Barra ](https://expedia.com/Castelo-De-Santiago-Da-Barra-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118436.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chapel of Our Lady of Aparecida ](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Aparecida-Barcelos.d6262888.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque do Arnado ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Do-Arnado-Ponte-de-Lima.d6118456.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castelinho Leisure Park ](https://expedia.com/Castelinho-Leisure-Park-Vila-Nova-de-Cerveira.d553248635975930415.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parish Church of Ponte de Lima ](https://expedia.com/Parish-Church-Of-Ponte-De-Lima-Ponte-de-Lima.d6318844.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mosteiro De Bravaes ](https://expedia.com/Mosteiro-De-Bravaes-Ponte-da-Barca.d553248621532486776.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miradouro do Cervo ](https://expedia.com/Miradouro-Do-Cervo-Vila-Nova-de-Cerveira.d553248635975930708.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fluvial da Lenta Beach ](https://expedia.com/Fluvial-Da-Lenta-Beach-Vila-Nova-de-Cerveira.d553248635975930706.Vacation-Attraction) - [Torre do Relogio de Caminha ](https://expedia.com/Torre-Do-Relogio-De-Caminha-Caminha.d553248621532486770.Vacation-Attraction) - [Largo de Camões ](https://expedia.com/Largo-De-Camoes-Ponte-de-Lima.d553248621532957519.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu do Traje ](https://expedia.com/Museu-Do-Traje-Viana-do-Castelo.d553248621532957505.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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