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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 |  |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
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Your first destination on your Full Day Tour of Historical Algarve is Silves. Here you will visit the impressive Moorish Castle dating back to the 11th century, and the 12th century Cathedral. Next take the opportunity to admire Monchique, a typical village located in a scenic range of rounded hills where you will have free time for shopping for local handicrafts. Continue on to Lagos, a town linked to the Portuguese Discoveries. Join a guided visit of the Antonine Museum within the Golden Chapel of St. Anthony, the slave market and the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator. Before returning to your hotel, explore the village of Sagres, its fishing harbor and Cape St Vincent.
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| Faro Airport Shared Arrival Transfer |
30 minutes - 2 hours |
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Travel from Faro International Airport to your Algarve Resort hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a shared transfer.
Transfers available to:
- Area 1 - Faro City
- Area 2 - Q Lago or Vale Lobo
- Area 3 - Quarteira or Vilamoura
- Area 4 - Albufeira, Praia Gale, Tavira or P Del Rey
- Area 5 - Armacao Pera
- Area 6 - Montegordo or Altura
- Area 7 - Carvoeiro or Ferragudo
- Area 8 - Praia da Rocha, Alvor or Isla Canella (Spain)
- Area 9 - Lagos or Praia da Luz
- Area 10 - Burgau, Salu or Isla Antilla (Spain)
- Area 11 - Punta Humbia or Sagres
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Algarve Resort hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
It's that easy!
Don't forget to book your Faro Airport Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 2698FAOHTLAPT_S into the Keyword Box.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:
- Airline
- Flight Number
- Departing City / Arrival City
- Arrival Time
- Hotel Name
- Hotel Address
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| Faial Island (Horta Airport or Pier) Shared Departure Transfer |
5 - 30 minutes |
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Travel from your Faial Island hotel to Horta Airport or Pier. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Transfers are available from:
- Area 1 - Horta to Horta Airport
- Area 2 - Flamengos to Horta Airport
- Area 3 - Castelo Branco to Horta Airport
- Area 4 - Horta or Flamengos to Horta Pier
- Area 5 - Castelo Branco to Horta Pier
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Faial Island hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.
It's that easy!
Don't forget to book your Faial Island Arrival Transfer, simply type the product code 2874HORAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:
- Airline
- Flight Number
- Departing City / Arrival City
- Departure Time
- Hotel Name
- Hotel Address
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