Discovering Porto Santo

There's so much more to this island than its fantastic beach!

Points of Interest

Between the long golden beach, the valuable geological heritage, and the steep peaks with incomparable views, there is much to see and discover! Explore Porto Santo!

Sea Lovers

Beaches

A golden beach that marks the landscape of the island and other small undiscovered refuges.

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Nature Seekers

Viewpoints

Remarkable places scattered around the island with views never to be forgotten.

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Fonte de Areia Viewpoint

The Fonte de Areia Viewpoint offers an incomparable landscape and environment, marked by sandy rocks, which show the island's geological antiquity.

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Flores Viewpoint

The Flores Viewpoint is an mandatory stop on a visit to Porto Santo, because of its privileged view over the whole island and the surrounding area.

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Lombas Viewpoint

The Lombas Viewpoint allows you to contemplate the bay and beach of Porto Santo. The windmill there serves as a reference point and tourist attraction.

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Ponta da Canaveira Viewpoint

The Ponta da Canaveira Viewpoint overlooks the rockiest part of Porto Santo. From here you can see Ilhéu do Ferro and Pico Ana Ferreira.

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Portela Viewpoint

The Portela Viewpoint is considered the most emblematic in the region. A mandatory stop for those who want to remember the true postcard of the island.

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Pico do Castelo Viewpoint

At an altitude of over 400 metres and with the ruins of a fortress, the Pico do Castelo Viewpoint guarantees one of the widest views over Porto Santo.

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Terra Chã Viewpoint

The Terra Chã viewpoint, which is part of the Natura 2000 Network, offers a different panoramic view over some of the most emblematic points of Porto Santo.

Porto Santo Golf Course

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Culture Passionates

Museums

Casa Colombo - Porto Santo Museum

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Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Monuments and Architecture

Cristóvão Colombo Statue

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Centro Cultural de Congressos do Porto Santo

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Casa de Salão

Monuments and Architecture

Casa Colombo Museu do Porto Santo

A mandatory visit to learn more about the History of this island.

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Monuments and Architecture

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

A tribute to the maritime expansion inevitably linked to Porto Santo.

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Monuments and Architecture

Cristóvão Colombo Statue

Monument that symbolises the navigator's connection to the History of Porto Santo.

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Monuments and Architecture

Centro Cultural de Congressos do Porto Santo

Stage for exhibitions, shows, congresses and various cultural activities.

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Monuments and Architecture

Casa de Salão

Ex-libris of Porto Santo's cultural and architectural heritage.

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Gardens and Quintas

Green and leisure spaces that have multiplied in recent years.

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Infante D. Henrique Avenue Garden

A green space of Vila Baleira, the Infante D. Henrique Avenue Garden stands out for its monuments and natural landscape that extends to the old pier.

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Largo Pelourinho Garden

The natural beauty of the Largo Pelourinho Garden comes from the colours of the palm trees, bougainvillea and dragon trees and its architectural heritage.

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Quinta das Palmeiras

Quinta das Palmeiras is a mini zoo and mini botanical garden set in one of Porto Santo's arid areas, with various species of plants and animals.

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Porto Santo Promenade

Every time is a good time to enjoy a stroll along the Porto Santo Promenade. Stroll by the dunes with the emerald hues of the ocean in the background.

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Centro Hípico do Porto Santo

With the Centro Hípico do Porto Santo, you can set off to discover the golden island on a memorable horseback ride or use your holidays to learn this art.

Churches

Discover the temples that host various religious celebrations at Porto Santo.

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Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Piedade

One of Porto Santo's main monuments, the history of the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Piedade dates back to the 15th century. With Gothic elements.

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Espírito Santo Chapel

The Espírito Santo Chapel is an original religious temple from the 17th century. Still active, its interioVila br houses flemish paintings dating 16th century.

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Nossa Senhora da Graça Chapel

The Nossa Senhora da Graça Chapel, one of the oldest temples on the island, is worth a visit for its historical value and for the view over the bay.

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São Pedro Chapel

On the slopes of Pico Ana Ferreira, the São Pedro Chapel is originally from the 17th century. Inside, it houses a valuable historical and artistic heritage.