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Explore the beauty of Porto Santo beyond its beaches. On a cloudy day, take the chance to discover stunning landscapes and enjoy peaceful walking paths.
The island is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored! Porto Santo is much more than just the beach.
Start: E.R. 111 Finish: Terra Chã Time: 1h30m Distance: 2.7 km (+ 2.7 km for the return) This trail starts at Regional Road E.R. 111 and follows the route to the top of Pico Branco, where you will encounter a large prismatic geological formation known as Rocha Quebrada or Broken Rock. The trail ascends steeply along a heather fence and ends at a rock fissure called Crista do Cabeço. From there, the footpath continues through a landscape dominated by cupressus trees (Cupressus macrocarpa)...
Start: Moledo Finish: Canhão Belvedere Time: 1h30m / 2h15m Distance: 3.2 km / 4.6 km This trail begins at Moledo, next to the Regional Highway, and continues up the forestry road. There are two alternate routes to follow, one along the north side and the other along the south side of Pico do Facho. The south route is the longest footpath on Porto Santo Island. As we cross the central zone of the island at the base of Pico do Facho, we can see traces of old farmlands and the impressive cut...
Start: Camacha Finish: Capela da Graça Distance: 4.1 km Time: 1h30 Altitude min/max: 210 m / 80 m The trail begins at Regional Road 120 and follows the foothills of Pico do Castelo, circling its southern slope, alongside the Levada do Pico do Castelo until reaching Ribeiro Formoso. It also provides access to the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Graça (Chapel of Our Lady of Grace), which dates back to the 1930s. The construction of the Levada do Pico do Castelo started in the first half of the 20th...
Porto Santo's beaches offer something special for everyone.
The crystal-clear, calm waters are perfect for swimming and water sports, offering both tranquility and adventure.
Salemas Beach is located in the Porto das Salemas area in a small and wonderful cove, a place of great beauty where small natural pools are formed, worth a visit.
Calheta Beach is located on the southeast of Porto Santo, it is where the long beach ends and thus it is more rocky. From this beach one can enjoy the view over the Islet of Cal. From this beach you can enjoy a beautiful landscape over the Ilhéu da Cal and on days with good visibility you can see Madeira Island form afar. Calheta Beach also boasts therapeutic sands and the warm waters offer ideal conditions for swimmers and sunbathers. Due to its location this beach is more private. Here...
Fontinha Beach is 720 m long, beginning at the Old Quay and ending about 200 metres West of the Torre Praia hotel, bordering the Pedras Pretas beach. This is the most popular beach for locals and visitors, who are captivated by the hours of sunshine and surrounding beauty. Fontinha Beach has peculiar natural conditions. The fine sand is known for its therapeutic properties, scientifically proven, and is recommended as a treatment for rheumatic and orthopaedic problems. This beach was awarded...