Praia de Porto Santo

Porto Santo, Madeira · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Nine kilometres of fine golden sand famed for its therapeutic minerals on Madeira's sunny sister island.

The sea at Praia de Porto Santo (Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal) is typically around 23°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Oct. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.

Sea temperature

~23°C in the warm season

Water

Warm, calm and crystal-clear blue

Sand

9km of fine golden mineral-rich sand

Swimming

Calm and shallow, excellent swimming

Best time to visit

Jun-Oct

Setting

A low golden island off the coast of Madeira

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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