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Porto Santo

Porto Santo is a city in Madeira.



Tourism


The 9km long sandy beach is the main attraction for tourists.

Christopher Columbus married and lived there for some time. His house can still be visited today, as a museum.

The house became a museum and presents a permanent exhibition about Columbus' life and family ties with Porto Santo, as well as temporary art exhibitions.

The island has a golf course that is promoted by Spanish golfing champion Severiano Ballesteros. Porto Santo Golf Course is the largest course in the whole of the Madeira Archipelago and is able to accommodate 500 players at once. There are two 18-hole golf courses and one nine-hole course. Porto Santo golf complex, includes eight tennis courts and an equestrian center, circles Pico Ana Ferreira.

Porto Santo has several schools, a lyceum, a gymnasium, several churches, a square (praça), a Congress Centre, a museum, shopping centres, bars, and restaurants.



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Hotels in Porto Santo
Pestana Porto Santo Score 8.3 from 57 reviews
Estrada Regional 111 Nº 120 - Sitio Do Campo De Baixo 8.3/10
The hotel features a variety of restaurants and bars catering to your every taste. Visit Marés Restaurant, seating up to 320 guests, and enjoy a buffet-style breakfast or dinner. Both à la carte restaurants are open only for dinner and serve Italian and Mediterranean dishes respectively. Marvel at views of the resort while having a drink at the Sunset Bar. Both the Dunas Bar (open all year) and Beach Bar (open only in summer) serve delicious drinks, ideal if you wish to let the day draw to a leisurely end. ... more
 
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Aparthotel Luamar Score 6.45 from 6 reviews
Cabeço Da Ponta 6.45/10
There are 75 apartments, equipped with complete kitchenette, air conditioning, fully equipped bathroom, cable tv, direct telephone line, radio and veranda. ... more
 
Hotel Torre Praia Score 6.75 from 7 reviews
Rua Goulart Medeiros 6.75/10
From the Airport: By Car: - Follow in the direction to the city Vila Baleira. - When reaching the centre, turn right and continue for approximately 1 km, turning left when you find the Hotel Torre Praia sign. ... more
 
Hotel Praia Dourada Score 5.575 from 8 reviews
Rua D. Estevão De Alencastre 5.58/10
By car: - Coming from the airport, drive in the direction of Vila Baleira. - Continue straight ahead after the third roundabout. - Turn left at the first intersection. - Hotel Praia Dourada is on the left-hand side of the street. ... more
 
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