Palmeiras Beach | Pebble Beach | Santa Cruz
Briefly
Palmeiras Beach, in the city of Santa Cruz, is a versatile bathing complex. It features two distinct areas: a monitored pebble beach and a swimming pool complex. It is a family-friendly location with excellent support facilities, right in front of the charming Santa Cruz promenade.
Basic Information
Location: Praia das Palmeiras
Access: Directly from the Santa Cruz city center.
Time: 2–4 hours.
Difficulty: Very Easy.
Parking: Public parking in Santa Cruz
Best season: Summer (The pool complex is seasonal).
How to Get There
Located on the main seafront of Santa Cruz. It is impossible to miss as you walk along the palm-lined promenade near the airport.
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Important to Know
- Plane Spotting: Because it’s so close to the airport, you can watch planes fly directly overhead as they land.
- Dual Choice: You can choose between the free pebble beach or the paid saltwater swimming pools.
- Town Life: It’s just steps away from local fish restaurants and the traditional market.
Similar Points
- Queimada Viewpoint: For a high-altitude look at the airport and Santa Cruz.
- Miradouro da Contenda: For a view of the coastline stretching south toward Gaula.
- Reis Magos Beach: The next major pebble beach to the south.
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