Achadas da Cruz
Modest Atlantic-facing parish on the north-western coast of Madeira, Achadas da Cruz sits where the ocean meets the mountains that rise to the southeast. Agriculture is the main activity here, and the area is within reach of Porto Moniz and the wider UNESCO-recognised region of Madeira. It is a quiet, rural settlement with little tourist infrastructure, but the coastal setting and mountain backdrop give it a stark, open character.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Achadas da Cruz: quick answers
Where is Achadas da Cruz?
Achadas da Cruz is in Portugal.
How do you get to Achadas da Cruz?
The nearest airport is Funchal (FNC), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Achadas da Cruz?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is December, with about 98 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Achadas da Cruz?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Achadas da Cruz?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santo Antonio, Santa Maria Maior and Arco de Sao Jorge.