Porto Santo beach, Sand beach in Porto Santo, Portugal
The nine-kilometer beach features golden sand along turquoise waters, with temperatures remaining mild throughout the year on this Atlantic island.
The beach has been a crucial part of Porto Santo's development since the 1400s, when Portuguese navigators first settled on this Madeiran island.
The beach hosts the annual Columbus Festival, commemorating Christopher Columbus's connection to Porto Santo through traditional music and maritime activities.
The beach maintains Blue Flag status and provides numerous facilities including restaurants, water sports equipment rentals, and designated swimming areas.
The sand contains high levels of strontium and calcium carbonate, making it valuable for therapeutic treatments against bone and muscle conditions.
Location: Porto Santo
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: 33.04778,-16.34722
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:23
Colombo House
1.7 km
Pico do Castelo
3.9 km
Pico de Ana Ferreira
2.1 km
Port of Porto Santo
3.5 km
Church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade
1.7 km
Windmills of Porto Santo
3.6 km
Forte de São José
1.6 km
Campo de Golfe Porto Santo
2.1 km
Barqueiro
1.6 km
Pedreira do Pico de Ana Ferreira
1.9 km
Zimbralinho
4.1 km
Câmara Municipal do Porto Santo
1.7 km
Tribunal do Porto Santo
1.7 km
Fábrica das Águas
1.4 km
Central Eléctrica do Porto Santo
2.1 km
Reservatório de Divisão e Captação de Águas
2.3 km
Capela de Santa Catarina
2.1 km
Solar da Baiana
1.7 km
Morenos
3.9 km
Antiga Câmara Municipal
1.6 km
Casa solarenga (antiga Guarda Fiscal)
2 km
Centro Comunitário do Porto Santo
2 km
Capela de São Pedro
1.4 km
Edifício da Administração Pública, Porto Santo
1.6 km
Casa da Rua Chiappa de Azevedo
2.1 km
Capela da Misericórdia
1.8 km
Escola Primária do Porto Santo
2.1 km
Capela do Espírito Santo
476 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes