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Meet Porto Santo

The island of Porto Santo is part of the group of islands that form the Madeira Archipelago and is well worth a visit.

It is a dreamy island with a 9km stretch of white sandy fringed by the crystal-clear and quiet waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition to its fantastic beach and pleasant climate, the island has a variety of high-quality hotels and water sports options, a huge golf course, Walking trails crisscross the island’s dry, arid landscape and make up for nice walks.

We offer you information on history and culture as well as tips and suggestions on gastronomy, events, entertainment possibilities, tides chart, videos and webcams. It is an alternative guide that takes you through the island’s most attractive and traditional points of interest for an unforgettable trip.

Upcoming events in Porto Santo

In Porto Santo island, there is always something to see and do thanks to the wide variety of activities.

The Feast of St. John, the Porto Santo Nature Trail, and the Columbus Festival are just a few of the activities that Porto Santo Island hosts throughout the year.


Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo is the second oldest island in the Madeira Archipelago, with an area of approximately 42 square meters, and is the smallest municipality in Madeira.

Formed in the Miocene period 14 million years ago, Porto Santo has various geological environments of volcanic and sedimentary origin, which have developed in stages over time.

The volcanism of the base complex is essentially submarine and presents basic and intermediate characteristics, where lava flows and intrusions of basalts and trachytes occurred. The volcanic activity of this island ceased 8 million years ago.

The geological formations that frame the landscape in the Northeast and Southwest Zones present a magnificent geodiversity of great scientific, educational, cultural interest and equally attractive from a touristic point of view. On the other hand, the central western area of the island has a flattened topography and a south-facing slope, and is covered by eolian sandy-calcareous deposits of a golden colour. These deposits formed various dune fields which, through the action of the rains and strong winds, eventually fed the formation of the beach.

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