The island of Porto Santo, lies just 40 Kilometres northeast of Madeira, and has a whole range of natural healthy features. A never-ending stretch of sandy yellow beach is bathed by a transparent blue warm sea which heals and rejuvenates body and mind.(more)

The 2011 edition of the Madeira Islands Golf Open, which is part of the main PGA European Tour, will be held at Porto Santo Golfe during the month of April.
This year’s prize money is EUR 700.000.
After being held at the Santo da Serra Golf Club on Madeira Island for many years, this year it will be held once again on the paradisical island of Porto Santo.(more)

Just a short distance away from Madeira is one of the most beautiful, paradisiacal islands in the world, Porto Santo! It is very different from Madeira in spite of the fact that it is so close. Nine kilometres of beach washed by a calm, limpid, deep-blue sea are its main attraction. It is known as the “golden isle”, because of its arid landscape full of warm shades of brown and yellow.(more)

There are some interesting landscapes and natural beauty spots in Porto Santo. They are well worth a visit as they are excellent locations for photo sessions.(more)

Porto Santo Culture and Congress Centre is located in the centre of Vila Baleira. This modern facility is ideal for congresses, concerts and film projections.(more)

The “Golden Island” has a beach with 9 km of fine, golden sand, washed by the warm, calm, transparent sea. These gifts of nature have made it a very popular holiday destination for sea-bathing and lots of sun.(more)

On an island surrounded by an immense, translucent ocean full of life and excitement, it is hard to decide on the most exhilarating activity to help us make the most of this gift of nature.
With average temperatures between 19ºC and 23ºC, it delights all those that succumb to its temptations.(more)

You can get to Porto Santo by sea or by air. The island has an international airport, a pleasure boat harbour and a marina. You can fly to Porto Santo from Madeira in about 15 minutes or go by boat, which takes about two hours. The island is around one hour’s flight from Europe.(more)

In Porto Santo you can find the region’s best tennis complex and one of the best in the country. It is located in Campo de Baixo, near the golf course, and is equipped for top-level tournaments.(more)

The island was named by Portuguese discoverers after many days at sea. (The name literally means “blessed port”). Today there are lots of less stormy ways of getting to Porto Santo, though you will continue to find the same qualities that gave the island its name and that will ensure that your holiday is unforgettable.(more)

Porto Santo is an island of rare beauty, quite different from Madeira, in spite of its proximity. Its main attraction is a beach nine kilometres long, washed by a deliciously calm, limpid, deep-blue sea. It is know as the “golden isle, because of its arid landscape full of warm shades of brown and yellow.(more)

The house where Christopher Columbus lived, now an ethnographic museum, traditional windmills, houses made from local materials and disused mines are only some of the testimony to the island's cultural heritage.(more)

The Columbus Festival was first held in 2000 with the aim of launching a quality cultural tourism offer on the island of Porto Santo.(more)

Involving 210m of ascent, this walk tours the south side of Pico do Facho, and constitutes the longest walk on Porto Santo.(more)

A golden isle, washed by turquoise seas and where peace and quiet reign supreme, is all you need for a truly relaxing holiday.
The safety, the warm welcome from the local people, the pleasures of nature on the beautiful sandy beach and its tranquil waters make Porto Santo first among equals.(more)

Porto Santo is the smallest inhabited island in the Madeira Archipelago. It is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme south-west of Europe. It is a Portuguese island and so it belongs to the European Union. It is part of the Euro Zone and the Schengen Area.(more)

Go for walks in Porto Santo to refresh your spirit. To the north, you can breathe the pure mountain air of the pine forest.
Today, the recently restored footpaths are ideal for walking tours, thanks to their safety and the beauty of the landscapes to which they take us.(more)

There are lots of nice, lively bars all over the island of Porto Santo. In the recreational area of Penedo do Sono you will find restaurants, bars and clubs where you carouse until dawn.(more)

A brief linear walk that descends 80m to the sea shore at Calhau, crossing a spectacular fossil-bearing cliff. (The sea is not suitable for bathing at this point.)
This walk can easily be combined with PR2 PS to give an interesting day on Porto Santo.(more)

Trail crossing a unique rocky formation, steep as Madeira walks, up to 460 meters. The summit is covered by cypresses and where most endemic flora in the island of Porto Santo can be found. This area is also part of the Natura 2000 network(more)

Most your holiday will be spent on the excellent beach in Porto Santo. But there are other things to do on the island. You can play golf in exceptional surroundings or ride a horse. You can play tennis, go diving or game fishing, tour the island on foot or go on boat trips. Or you can just relax and end your holiday with a great feeling of wellness if you pay a visit to the modern thalassotherapy complex.(more)

Porto Santo and its mild climate make this island a very attractive place for open-air sports throughout the year. There are modern sports facilities for professionals and amateurs alike.(more)

Porto Santo has a modern road network connecting the main points of the island. The island is fairly flat, so riding a bike is easy and a lot of people use this form of transport there. Outside the towns, why not venture out on to the tracks and dirt roads and discover breathtaking scenery and unforgettable places?(more)

Porto Santo was the first Portuguese discovery in the 15^th century. This island marked the beginning of the great age of the discoveries launched by Prince Henry the Navigator.
Years later, Christopher Columbus stayed on the island for a while and prepared his voyage of discovery to America.(more)

There’s a new golf course in Porto Santo where you can discover unique challenges while playing amidst breathtaking scenery.
Surrounded by serene countryside and enveloped in a sea breeze, the Porto Santo Golf Course has everything you need to play golf the whole year round.(more)