Portugal Praia de Santa Cruz
Praia de Santa Cruz has a very extensive beach, taking different names according to the dealer, being well known the Beaches of the Ship, Mirante, Pisão, Physics, Center, Santa Helena, Formosa and Praia Azul. The purity of the waters and sands and the characteristic beauty of the picturesque cliffs make Santa Cruz a very popular seaside resort. At the south end, the cliffs of Ponta da Vigia start a group of cliffs, of which stands the Penedo do Guincho, 30 meters high and 100 meters in circumference. At the base opens into a vaulted space crossed by the sea. Overlooking these cliffs, there are curious terraces, from where in days of clear atmosphere you can admire a vast panorama that covers the lighthouse of Cape Carvoeiro and the Islands of Berlengas.
Photography Tips
Stunning place to photograph, with lots of options to make amazing images. The best time of day to shoot is at the sunset.
Travel Information
You can reach the place by car, with very good car parks and easy access to the beach.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:26 - 17:20
| current local time: 21:17
Photo Themes
atlantic ocean
balcony
Beach
beaches
clouds
Cloudy
Long Exposure
Longexposure
Ocean
rock formation
rocks
Rocky
rocky beach
Sand
Sand Stone
Sandy beach
sea
seascape
seascapes
seaside
sundown
Sunrise
Sunset
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