Porto Santo Island (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu ˈsɐ̃tu] ⓘ) is a Portuguese island and municipality 43 kilometres (27 mi) northeast of Madeira Island in the North Atlantic Ocean; it is the northernmost and easternmost island of the archipelago of Madeira, located in the Atlantic Ocean west of Europe and Africa.

Visiting Porto Santo is discovering a golden island, famous for its nine kilometre sandy beach. The smallest inhabited island of the Madeira Archipelago is only an hour and a half flight away from Lisbon, in the extreme southwest of Europe, 500 km from the African coast and 1000 km from the European continent.

Right in the Atlantic Ocean, Porto Santo, 11km long and 6km wide, has been long dubbed the Golden Island, for its extensive, stunning 9km-long beach of fine and silky sand, bathed by turquoise waters.

Porto Santo is a Portuguese island that belongs to the archipelago of Madeira, which is located about 40 kilometers north-east from Porto Santo. It is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, west of Europe and Africa.

Jul 28, 2024 · Porto Santo is a surprising island! It is not large, but offers a varied selection of places and activities: beach, dunes, cliffs, natural pools, hiking… Here’s our selection of Porto Santo’s top attractions to help you plan your stay.

Aug 9, 2023 · In this Porto Santo Travel Guide, I’ll share all of the top things to do on Porto Santo and a few tips for visiting this amazing island. I explored the caves by kayak, scuba-dived down to shipwrecks, and found sea life while snorkeling amidst the volcanic rocks below the surface.

Jul 30, 2018 · Things to Do in Porto Santo Island, Portugal: See Tripadvisor's 26,857 traveler reviews and photos of Porto Santo Island tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Porto Santo Island. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Part of the Portuguese archipelago that includes the island of Madeira – in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Africa – Porto Santo offers a superb chance to get away from it all. Its volcanic sands have long been held to have curative powers for all manner of aches and ills.