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Porto Santo Island
Porto Santo offers a different island day from Madeira: a long sweep of golden sand and calm water, with volcanic terrain and traces of its seafaring past beyond the beach.
The nine-kilometre beach is the main reason to make the journey, especially if you want space for a long shoreline walk. Look beyond the sand, too: Porto Santo's volcanic formations and its connection with Christopher Columbus give the small island a character distinct from Madeira's steep, greener coast.
What to look for
The long golden beach along Porto Santo's south coast
Volcanic formations away from the shoreline
Places connected with Christopher Columbus's time on the island
Useful to know
Allow time for the beach and at least one inland stop; the island is more than a single stretch of sand.
Plan island transport separately from your time on Madeira.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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