South-east coast
Santa Cruz
Madeira International Airport sits in this concelho; 20-minute commute to Funchal; strongest value-per-euro for buyers who want south-coast sun without paying the Funchal premium.
Houses €/m²
€3,995
Apartments €/m²
€2,600
AL status updated
2026-04-24
Microclimate
Dry south-east; lower rainfall than Funchal; trade-wind exposure near airport
Buyer notes
Under-priced relative to Funchal given commute time. Airport noise is localised - verify with a site visit. Growth driven by value + commute rather than prestige.
Flagship areas
Before offering. Municipality-level data is updated quarterly. Price-per-m² figures reflect listed inventory on major portals - realised transaction prices often differ. AL status depends on the current municipal câmara decision under DL 76/2024 - verify via the câmara website before relying on it. Always cross-check with a Portuguese property lawyer.
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