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Porto da Cruz, Portugal
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Porto da Cruz is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 2,597. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu ðɐ ˈkɾuʃ], is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,597 |
| Population Density | 267 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7667°, -16.8333° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (628 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 2,597. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7667°N, 16.8333°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 21 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 13 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Porto da Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Porto da Cruz
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do Porto da Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica com Pré-escolar do Porto da Cruz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Porto da Cruz
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Porto da Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Baleia | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Porto da Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Hotel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porto da Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Mercearia | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Restaurants in Porto da Cruz
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porto da Cruz
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Porto da Cruz
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porto da Cruz
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porto da Cruz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porto da Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Porto da Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porto da Cruz
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porto da Cruz
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora de Belém | |
| Capela de São João Batista | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja do Porto da Cruz | |
| Nossa Senhora do Bom Caminho |
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Porto da Cruz?
Porto da Cruz has a population of 2,597 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porto da Cruz?
Porto da Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.