"The sun point" Ponta do Sol by salinhopt

Ponta do Sol Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 33 photos

The village

The town earned its name from the rocky point jutting into the sea and that reflects the sun?s rays. Settlement of Ponta do Sol began in 1425 and in 1501 it was upgraded to municipal status. This is considered the place receiving more sunshine than any other on the island. The municipality includes the sub districts of Madalena do Mar, Canhas and Ponta do Sol. Its very fertile soil has always been exploited for value-added farming activities. During colonization it was a centre for sugar cane production.

Ponta do sol - Parish church

Ponta do Sol has a pebble beach very popular with Madeira people. Madalena do Mar is known for its fishing port for the beautiful avenue that runs through the town, whose, tranquil waters are a further attraction.

Last visit to Ponta do Sol: Oct 2003
Intro Written Nov 15, 2003
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Lugar de Baixo Things to Do (7)

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Written Dec 7, 2003

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micas_pt Dec 14, 2003 at 3:44 AM

Intro photo is beautiful Gonçalo! Another lovely village in Madeira. Pitty that beach has no sand, would be more comfortable, ... :-)
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herzog63 Dec 10, 2003 at 4:32 AM

Picture perfect!!
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ncfg Dec 9, 2003 at 3:15 PM

Ponta do Sol is a lovely and beautiful village. Nice :-)
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b1bob Dec 9, 2003 at 11:47 AM

Otimo!
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globetrott Dec 7, 2003 at 6:05 PM

What a lovely place & great pics !
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sachara Dec 4, 2003 at 1:16 AM

I discovered this lovely village first at my third visit. So much to see at your wonderful Madeira Island !
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acemj Dec 2, 2003 at 7:43 AM

I can see from your photos that it truly is a sun lover's paradise. Looks like a beautiful place.
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prleprle Dec 1, 2003 at 5:51 AM

Very charming village.. real Ponta do Sol!