Porto Santo beach, Sand beach in Porto Santo, Portugal
Description
Porto Santo is a sand beach on Madeira with roughly 9 kilometers of golden coastline meeting turquoise waters. The water temperature stays mild year-round, making it comfortable for swimming and water activities throughout the seasons.
History
The beach became an important anchorage point for Portuguese sailors who settled on the island during the 15th century. This early settlement laid the foundation for what would become the modern town of Porto Santo.
Culture
The beach hosts the annual Columbus Festival, commemorating Christopher Columbus's connection to Porto Santo through traditional music and maritime activities.
Practical
The beach holds Blue Flag status and offers showers, restaurants, and rental services for water sports equipment. Designated swimming zones provide safe and comfortable areas for swimmers of all levels.
Did you know?
The sand grains contain high levels of strontium and calcium carbonate, which give it therapeutic properties. Visitors often report feeling relief from bone and muscle strain after spending time on this particular coastline.
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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
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