Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo is the smallest inhabited island of the Madeira archipelago. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme southwest of Europe and only 500 km from the African coast and 1000 km from Europe, an hour and a half flight from the city of Lisbon. Discovered in 1418 by the Portuguese navigators, this archipelago is formed by the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo and also by the uninhabited islands of the Selvagens and Desertas.

The hospitality and friendliness of the population, the mild climate throughout the year, the spectacular uncontaminated landscapes, along with the richness and variety of natural, historical and cultural resources, are just some of the reasons to discover this paradise.

Turquoise waters

The island of Porto Santo is bathed by turquoise waters, and its main feature is the beach of fine golden sand which, stretching over 9 km, invites to many sunbathing and sea bathing.

Health and wellbeing go hand in hand on this magnificent beach, given that, in addition to the translucent waters, sand has rare therapeutic properties. It is very soft, light and little abrasive and is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, in the form of calcite, which gives it very particular thermal properties.

Culture

Vila Baleira

Casa Museu

Tracks

In addition to the beach, the town of Vila Baleira reveals stories and legends from a more or less remote past, such as the Casa Museu, where Christopher Columbus once lived. The primitive beauty of the landscapes enchants all those who decide to walk the footpaths or to pedal the rails of the island.

Safety

The security, coupled with the friendliness of a hospitable people and the pleasures that nature offers, with its beautiful beach of fine sand and its sea of ​​calm waters, make the island of Porto Santo a privileged place among other similar destinations.

Come and meet an island where tranquility is queen!