Excursion Discover porto santo tour at Funchal

Experience the beautiful scenery of Porto Santo with this 3-hour panoramic tour of the Island.

Visiting Porto Santo is discovering a golden island, famous for its nine kilometre sandy beach, it is the smallest inhabited island of the Madeira Archipelago. Have an overview of the Island through various photo stops and enjoy short free time in a Vila Baleira.

Porto Santo

Porto Santo's name derives from the sanctuary it provided to its European 'discoverers' - João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz. Today, its five-mile-long golden-sand beach offers an entirely different kind of sanctuary.

Calheta, Porto Santo Golf Club

The first stop on your tour is Calheta at the westernmost point of the island. Here, a narrow channel separates Baixo Inlet from the main island. On a clear day, Madeira is sometimes visible from Calheta, and there are nearly always magnificent views out over the Atlantic Ocean.

From here, the tour continues to the Porto Santo Golf Club. You'll have some free time here to purchase a snack if you wish (at your own expense).

Viewpoints, Vila Baleira

Take in the vista from the Moinho Viewpoint before continuing to the top of Pico do Castelo. This is one of the highest volcanic peaks on the island and provides some of the best views out over the island. The island's most famous viewpoint -- Portela -- offers a panoramic view of a beautiful sandy beach.

You'll stop at the small town of Vila Baleira, whose narrow, picturesque streets invite you, during a short free time, to stroll and explore before returning to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Photo stops in Calheta, Porto Santo Golf Club, Moinho viewpoint, Pico do Castelo viewpoint, Portela viewpoint, City Centre, free time.

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal to moderate amount of walking for approximately 600 metres over sometimes cobblestones and unpaved surfaces with 20-30 steps at viewpoints. Walking during free time is at guests discretion. For the Panoramic part, this tour is suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair, however guests must be ble to embark and disembark the bus without assistance. Tour is not suitable for guests with a fear of heights and guests who suffer from vertigo. Comfortable closed walking shoes and seasonal warm clothing are recommended. Credit cards may not be accepted in the souvenir shops, guests are recommended to bring cash. Visibility from all scenic viewpoints is weather dependent and therfeore cannot be guaranteed.