[:en]Discover the golden island of Porto Santo, just a short boat ride from Madeira, yet completely unique. Here you’ll find sandy beaches, slow island vibes, wellness spots, and natural beauty. This category includes guides, tips, things to do, and where to stay in Porto Santo.[:pt]Descubra a ilha dourada do Porto Santo, a poucos minutos da Madeira, mas com uma paisagem distinta. Aqui encontra praias de areia, natureza e tranquilidade. Esta categoria inclui dicas, atividades, roteiros e sugestões de alojamento no Porto Santo.[:]
[:en]Porto Santo Island is a peaceful destination, perfect for families that are looking to relax by the beach, play golf, dive or go trekking.[:pt]Porto Santo é um destino tranquilo, perfeito para famílias que procuram relaxar na praia, jogar golfe, mergulhar e fazer caminhadas.[:]
[:en]As a friend of mine said a few years ago, no one should visit Madeira without discovering Porto Santo’s nature.[:pt]No passado fim de semana, fizemos uma escapadinha ao Porto Santo. Estávamos a precisar daquela paz. Veja as fotos da Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã.[:]
[:en] Porto Santo Island has always been my idea of paradise. Possibly yours too? Picture a 9 km long golden sand, deserted beaches, crystal clear blue waters in a volcanic island with around 5400 locals, where? In Europe, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, as part of Madeira Island Archipelago, Portugal. It is situated at a distance of 50 Km northeast from Madeira Island. Porto Santo measures 11 Km length and 6 km in width. The highest peak is ‘Pico do Facho’ with 517 mt. The moderate climate is felt all year round with average air temperature of 23ºC (summer) to 19ºC (winter) and a sea temperature from 22ºC (summer) to 17ºC (winter). However, when you mention Portugal as a destination to travellers, you tend to find most tourists heading to Algarve or to Lisbon, considered to be the 2nd best destination in Europe. However for the curious traveller who is willing to run away from the crowds to experience something exclusive, still undiscovered to the majority of the world, you will discover …
[:en]Each time I reach this Island my body softens and my brain rests. Happy memories come to my mind. Friendship and love, discovery and madness, family and pleasure. It all comes back to me here. Time for reflexion… The beach is all over, covering with golden sand my feet. So soft that I prefer to lay in it and put my towel away. You can hear birds during the day and crickets during the night. The sound of the waves is like a lullaby. I fell asleep. The water is cold when you get in and warm when you get out. The shades of turquoise blue sea extend to the horizon and refects in my son’s eyes… You can hear laughs, songs and sighs of joy . The beach is long, perfect for a sunrise walk by the sea. Porto Santo tastes like figs and grapes and “bolo do caco”bread with butter for breakfast. It tastes like “lambecas”icecream and walks along the pier. Tastes like peace. Tastes like a holiday. Tastes good. For more information …
