Porto Santo: the island of continuous golden sand
Porto Santo is an island separated from Madeira, about 15 minutes by plane or by ferry (Porto Santo Line) from Funchal. It is known…
Porto Santo is an island separated from Madeira, about 15 minutes by plane or by ferry (Porto Santo Line) from Funchal.
It is known for its nearly 9 km of continuous golden sand along the south coast, a contrast to Madeira’s predominantly volcanic and pebble coastline. The sand, composed mainly of calcite, is traditionally used in hot sand baths, a popular use without proven medical validation.
