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.

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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