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Igreja Matriz de Porto Santo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
- heritage
Largo do Pelourinho
9400, Porto Santo
A Mannerist and Rococo church, built in the 16th century, consisting of a single nave and a lower, narrower chancel. A bell tower and a sacristy are also attached to the facade. Having been burned down several times by pirates and corsairs who landed on the island, it now preserves beautiful altarpieces and paintings inside, by Martim Conrado and Max Romer.
Praia da Calheta / Ponta da Calheta
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Praia da Calheta
9400, Porto Santo
A beach of dry, rocky land, where access to the sea is via stones. A calm place with clear waters, from where it is possible to glimpse the Ilhéu da Cal islet.
Marina de Porto Santo
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Marina de Porto Santo
9400, Porto Santo
Marina with space for 180 boats. It also has restaurants, supermarkets, a fuel station and repair services.
Praia da Fontinha
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Praia da Fontinha
9400-154, Fontinha
This is one of the best-known beaches in Porto Santo. This is due to the excellent conditions of the location, such as the fine sand, the clear, calm and warm sea, and the natural beauty of the area. The sands, of carbonate and biogenic nature, possess therapeutic qualities that have motivated a growing demand from orthopedic and rheumatic patients.
Passeio de Carriola no Porto Santo
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Avenida Doutor Manuel Gregório Pestana Júnior
9400, Porto Santo
A small horse-drawn carriage that offers sightseeing tours, allowing you to explore the entire island of Porto Santo in a comfortable and original way.
Quinta das Palmeiras
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Estrada das Pedras Vermelhas - Campo de Cima
9400-235, Porto Santo
A farm of great beauty, where lush vegetation stands out, a mini-zoo with numerous birds, and a mini-botanical garden. A stroll can be synonymous with discovery, and here you can appreciate diverse botanical species, animals, sounds, and colors that Carlos Afonso, the owner of this natural space, once wanted to share with all who visit. A small oasis for all ages.
Casa Colombo - Museu do Porto Santo
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Travessa da Sacristia, 2-4
9400-176, Porto Santo
This is a museum dedicated to Christopher Columbus and his presence in Porto Santo, highlighting period furniture, engravings of Christopher Columbus, reproductions of clothing from that time, and a series of manuscripts, including the logbook of his 3rd voyage. Of particular note is the exhibition depicting the sinking off the north coast of the island of the galleon Sloot Ter Hooge, belonging to the Dutch East India Company, and the matamorras, the pits where cereals were stored.
Dólmen de Lamoso
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Rua do Dólmen
4590, Paços de Ferreira
The Lamoso Dolmen is a corridor-type funerary dolmen, whose polygonal chamber is composed of upright stones supporting a fragmented structure. The earthen mound is intact. It is a large polygonal chamber mound composed of nine upright stones and a short corridor. A subtriangular figure is engraved on the upper part of the headstone.
Jardim Público de Paços de Ferreira
- country
- leisure
Rua Doutor Leão de Meirelles
4590, Paços de Ferreira
A delightful garden, built in 1892, where the three-hundred-year-old holm oak stands out as the city's landmark.
Centro Cívico e Parque de Lazer de Ferreira
- country
- leisure
Avenida do Mosteiro
4590, Paços de Ferreira
The Civic Center is located next to the Ferreira Monastery, a national monument dating back to the 12th century. It features a high-quality architectural auditorium, a bar, a reflecting pool, and a restored antique tank. In addition, it has a pedestrian path, wooded areas, and a large clearing overlooking the Monastery, with picnic areas and a children's playground. The Center consists of two buildings: one with the auditorium, which seats 126 people, and a stage for shows, and the other with a bar and terrace.