Praia do Porto Santo
About nine kilometres of golden sand and calm water, the island's great beach.
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Porto Santo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Porto Santo is Madeira's sister island, known for its golden-sand beach of about nine kilometres. With a drier climate and a relaxed pace, it is a beach and viewpoint-walking destination, with Vila Baleira as its main town.
Porto Santo airports
From the airport to central Porto Santo
Porto Santo airport is about 2 km from central Porto Santo.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to Vila Baleira, the island's main town, is very short.
Ferry Funchal-Porto Santo
Ferry between Funchal and Porto Santo, a crossing of about 2 h 30 min. It arrives at the port in Vila Baleira, not at the airport.
Porto Santo
Things to do in Porto Santo
Pico do Castelo
A viewpoint on an old volcanic cone, with views over the whole island and the sea.
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Casa de Colombo
A house museum in Vila Baleira dedicated to Christopher Columbus, who lived on the island for a time.
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Ilhéu de Cima
A rocky islet with a lighthouse off the south coast, visible from the beach and the hills.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Porto Santo?
Porto Santo is served by Porto Santo (PXO).
How far is the airport from central Porto Santo?
Porto Santo airport is about 2 km from central Porto Santo.
How do I get from the airport to central Porto Santo?
From Porto Santo airport you can take Taxi and Ferry Funchal-Porto Santo (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Porto Santo?
Highlights of Porto Santo include Praia do Porto Santo, Pico do Castelo, Casa de Colombo, and Ilhéu de Cima.
Photo credits
- Praia do Porto Santo: Joao Maximo from Lisboa, Portugal, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pico do Castelo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa de Colombo: GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ilhéu de Cima: Adriao, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons