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Santa Cruz

Vila Real, Portugal · Europe

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz sits on the route: 25 minutes from Oimbra, 57km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Santa Cruz is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 3,430, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Santa Cruz sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Cruz to your route.

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz-Trindade e Sanjurge is a civil parish in the municipality of Chaves, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Santa Cruz-Trindade and Sanjurge. The population in 2011 was 3,430, in an area of 13.38 km2.

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What are the best things to do in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santa Cruz located?

Santa Cruz is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.7601 latitude, -7.4683 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 3,430 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,430
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Vila Real
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.7601, -7.4683

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Santa Cruz

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.

55 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Peneda-Geres National Park

Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Cruz

  • 62 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 65 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • 66 kmMarão TunnelAt 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.
  • 67 kmMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
  • 68 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 70 kmEstrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão)A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa Cruz.

Chaves

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 17,535

Oimbra

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 1,977

Vidago

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 5,300

Boticas

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 5,750

Verín

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 13,817

Valpaços

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 4,573

Cualedro

🇪🇸 Spain

28 km awayPop. 2,254

Montalegre

🇵🇹 Portugal

28 km away

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