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Porto Santo Island Travel Guide: 76 reviews and 143 photos
A mere 40 km away from the island of Madeira, two and a half hours by boat or, if preferred, just 15 minutes by plane, lies one of the most beautiful and idyllic islands in the world: Porto Santo!
If you believe this to be fanciful exaggeration, then why not come and see for yourself!
The soft and golden sand, renowned for its therapeutic properties, bathed by a warm and crystal clear sea, a dry and stable climate all year round, are but some of its attributes.
It is possible to indulge in every type of outdoor sporting activity on the island of Porto Santo. Apart from water sports such as diving, windsurfing or sailing, you can also enjoy the perfect natural environment as you paraglide from the cliff tops, walk along recently restored primitive footpaths or cycle across the south coast of the island.
Here you will discover the other side of life: Tranquillity!
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Porto Santo still remains a unknown resort in the Atlantic. Many Europeans know very well the Canary Islands but don't... more travel advice
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Fantastic music all night at this pub. If you like Salsa then this is your place in the island. Nice Mexican drinks and... more travel advice
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Somewhat unknown, seemingly discreet at times, is the fact that Christopher Columbus lived, married and even had child... more travel advice
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At Calheta beach you'll find many natural cliffs by the sea. The landscape is great and also the climat. Take the change... more travel advice
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Comments (31)
This looks great ... and prety uncrowded as well! It's a dream place!
Great tips on a relatively unknown place!
i love islands..in particular desert quiet island...looks like lanzarote 30 years ago...nice pics
What a sunny place. You're pics are stunning. I love all those beach pics and , but also the natural sights of the island. It seems to me Porto Santo Island isn't just beach bumming, but also good for activities. Thanks for such a great site!!!
Beautiful place! Beautiful beaches! Beautiful nature! Everything is beautiful!
Whow, must go one day, have been to most of other islands. Great info on your pages.
superb photos and some great tips.
Francamente: uma maravilhosa surpresa! Ja entrou na nossa lista.....
nice place, now into my wish list !!! any way to see some fishes while snorkelling ?
what a beautiful place, seems to be an ideal place to relax; your pictures are really great and your detailed tips might convince me to go there one day;
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