Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about it? For many visitors, it happens at Santana.

Santana may not be as popular as other cities in Portugal, but don’t let that fool you. Santana is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

You can definitely plan a few hours of a side trip here while traveling to Funchal. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at Santana.

If you have plans to visit Portugal and are not sure if Santana should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in Santana and around. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be thrilled you did so.