Alternatively, we can walk around the island and admire the beauty of the landscape formed as a result of a number of volcanic eruptions from one of the panoramic sites: Portel's "miradoura", with nearby windmills, or Pedraira, Cape Pic Ana Ferreira, or the "miradoura" of flowers in the western part of the You should not miss the ascent to the top of PicodoFacho peak, the highest point of the island (517 m above sea level), and the Peak of PicodoCastelo, which overlooks the valleys and islands that seem to be "sowed" everywhere.
Together with children, you can visit QuintadasPalmeiras, admiring the mini-zoo and botanical mini-garden, or see the Areia spring and erosion blurs of rocks caused by sea water. To eat, we'll get a picnic in Morenos, and then dive in the crystalline water of the small Zimbralinho Bay. This decision will appeal to all family members.
We will spend the end of the day on one of the esplanades on the seashore for a glass of fruit juice or ponsha (a cocktail of reed rum and fruit juice), completely fascinated by the magical sound of waves and the coming twilight, in contemplation of the sunset, which defies description.
How to get there
Porto Santo Island is about 15 minutes by plane or two and a half hours by boat trip from Madeira Island.
Porto Salvo Airport is located 1 km from the city of Vila Balleira. There are several day flights between Madeira and Porto Santo operated by Tap and Sata aircraft. This operation is reinforced by irregular flights of other airlines, especially in the summer months. For more information about flights and flight schedules, please visit the Madeira Airports website.
The Porto Santo Line Lobo Marinho ferry operates daily routes (except Tuesday, from October to June) between Madeira and Porto Santo. You can also transport cars on this pair. Additional information can be found on the company's website.