Portugal Madeira Madeirã
Santa Cruz
A picturesque coastal municipality on a Portuguese Archipelago known for its sandy beaches, traditional architecture, and a tranquil atmosphere.
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Sandwiched between the popular beach towns of Ericeira and Peniche is a small beachside town overlooking miles-long coast of the Atlantic. Located 50 km to the north of Lisbon, this enchanting corner of the world has slid blissfully under the radar, and still exudes authentic Portuguese charm.
Much like its Californian counterpart, surf and skateboarding are themes in Santa Cruz. The expansive stretch of sand is divided into eleven different beaches (plenty of room for everyone), with waves good enough to play host to a World Surf League event every year.
On Praia da Física, stop by Noah Surf House & Restaurant, a laid back surf and skate gathering place where sustainability and social responsibility meet contemporary design with Portuguese touches. Then, go marvel at the Penedo do Guincho, a 30 meter high rock structure that’s one of Santa Cruz’s most iconic natural sites.
Later, join in for a Longboard Dancing Sunset Session, where you can learn to skateboard along the esplanade Antero de Quental, an incredible oceanfront beachwalk with to-die-for views. The sessions are hosted jointly with Longboarding Days and Nights, the local longboard skating community founded by too-cool skater-girl Valeriya Gogunskaya.
When you’re all skated out, enjoy an ice cold cerveja at the Cervejaria Boca Santa, then head off to the Miradouro de Santa Helena to watch an incredible sunset over the Atlantic.
Much like its Californian counterpart, surf and skateboarding are themes in Santa Cruz. The expansive stretch of sand is divided into eleven different beaches (plenty of room for everyone), with waves good enough to play host to a World Surf League event every year.
On Praia da Física, stop by Noah Surf House & Restaurant, a laid back surf and skate gathering place where sustainability and social responsibility meet contemporary design with Portuguese touches. Then, go marvel at the Penedo do Guincho, a 30 meter high rock structure that’s one of Santa Cruz’s most iconic natural sites.
Later, join in for a Longboard Dancing Sunset Session, where you can learn to skateboard along the esplanade Antero de Quental, an incredible oceanfront beachwalk with to-die-for views. The sessions are hosted jointly with Longboarding Days and Nights, the local longboard skating community founded by too-cool skater-girl Valeriya Gogunskaya.
When you’re all skated out, enjoy an ice cold cerveja at the Cervejaria Boca Santa, then head off to the Miradouro de Santa Helena to watch an incredible sunset over the Atlantic.
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