Porto Santo

To speak of Porto Santo Island is to speak of golden and therapeutic beaches, the beginning of the Portuguese maritime epic, and one of the most important navigators of the 15th century, Christopher Columbus. Discovered in 1418 by João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira, history tells us that the discoverer of America lived on this island. It has a geography and climate quite distinct from Madeira Island, with few mountains, sandy soil, little temperature variation and rainfall, a large number of palm trees, and a magnificent nine-kilometer-long beach. The surprising contrast with the rest of the archipelago lies not in the golden beach and flat horizon, but in a different culture and tradition, which are reflected in arts such as the manufacture of utensils from interwoven palm leaves and sugarcane.

What to do in Porto Santo

Where to eat in Porto Santo

Where to sleep in Porto Santo

Pestana Porto Santo
Pestana Porto Santo

5 star

Hotel located in the splendid golden sandy beach of Porto Santo, surrounded by 30 thousand square meters of gardens and two swimming pools. The concept of this…

Pestana Ilha Dourada Hotel & Villas
Pestana Ilha Dourada Hotel & Villas

4 star

O Pestana Ilha Dourada Hotel & Villas, é um hotel moderno de dois andares, situado em Porto Santo, a 5 minutos a pé da praia do Combo. O ambiente é descontraíd…

Pestana Colombos Premium Club
Pestana Colombos Premium Club

5 star

The Pestana Columbuses Premium Club was opened in July 2013, all-inclusive. With luxurious décor, three outdoor pools, private garage, business center, and shu…