Vacation house in the island Porto Santo, situated in the suburbs of Vila Baleira, 200 m from the nearest sand beach. From the house you can walk 400 meters to the centre of Porto Santo, with lots of restaurants, bars and supermarkets, or into the opposite direction to the harbour (ca. 1,5 km distance) or docks with lots of bars, snack-bars and restaurants. The house is suitable for 6 persons - ideal for families with children. From the terrace you have views over the Atlantic Ocean. To build the house, the owner chose the typical bright bricks from Porto Santo.
To the golf course of Porto Santo is 20 minutes driving distance. Porto Santo airport is 5 km away.

Through the entrance you reach the carport and from here you have access to the big open plan kitchen with living/dining room. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything, you might need for longer stays, as the owner family itself uses the house twice a year for their holidays. You find a big fridge with freeze and a big dining table. Panoramic views from the living room. On the ground floor with kitchen, living/dining room and bathroom plus a separate guest WC you also find 1 bedroom with a double bed (1,80 x 1,80 m). On the upper floor you find another 2 bedrooms, 1 twin (0,90 x 2,00 m) and 1 double, with a big bathroom in the hall. Lots of balconies and terraces as well as an outside shower (very handy when you come from the sandy beach).
There is another small room available for 1-2 small children.

Sleeps 6 adults + 2 children 00-11 years, self catering.
 

Location
The island lies 37 km (23 miles) to the Northeast of Madeira. On a clear day the islands can see each other in the horizon. A 9km (6 mile) stretch of natural sandy beach is the main attraction, but the sleepy village and tranquil lifestyle is also the reason why visitors who discover Porto Santo keep coming back.

The History
Porto Santo was officially discovered back in 1418 by João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira, who were exploring the coast of Guinea for Prince Henry the navigator when a violent storm blew them off course. They were swept onto the sandy shores of an island which they named in gratitude Porto Santo (safe port).
Bartolomeu Perestrelo, an astute Italian joined them on their second journey, stayed at Porto Santo and became Governor of the island. Christopher Columbus came to Porto Santo in 1478 probably to see Perestrelo, also from Genoa. Columbus met his daughter Filipa Moniz and the two were married in 1479.

Climate
Porto Santo’s climate is stable and dry without much change in the seasons. So sunbathing and swimming is possible year round in pleasant temperatures.

Natural Beauty
The water is limpid and clear, and natural marine landscape and wildlife remain untouched.
Porto Santo’s beach is renowned for the therapeutic properties of its sand, there is a special resort on the island that applies this sand in its treatments. If its peace of mind and relaxation you require the blue waters and calm inhabitants of Porto Santo are sure to give you just that.

Play time! Water sports naturally feature high on the island’s activities. Diving, swimming, sailing, jet ski, canoeing, water-ski, fishing and a whole range of other features are explored to the limits in these crystal clear waters.

A forest reserve has been created in Porto Santo to fight earth erosion, with millions of trees planted. Already a large cloak of green can be see spreading across Pico do Facho, Gandaia, Sítios dos Morenos and Serra de Dentro.

Walking is a special treat and rare natural pleasure here. Silence and rough landscape surround walkers as they meet cows and goats grazing on the hill with a view to the sea. You can also take unexpected riding walks along the hills.

Getting there
Airplane - there are regular flights available from Madeira and directly from Lisbon TAP (Air Portugal)
Lisbon - Porto Santo: 1h 20min
Madeira - Porto Santo: 15min

Helicopter - you can charter flights from Funchal and back

Ferry Boat - daily rides from Madeira to Porto Santo and back. Journey takes approx. 2h30min

Where to stay
There aren´t (luckily) many beds on the island. However you can stay in resorts overlooking the sea, some even on the beach. Hotels are best booked in advance to make sure you get the best price and perfect location. Over the last few years there is a limited number of private properties available for vacation rentals.

Eating Out
Porto Santo’s restaurants are famous for their relaxed attitude to life. Most have local delicious specialities like meat on the spit, grilled chicken and octopus rice.
 

 

The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin. . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 2 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use.

The villa has dvd, satellite/cable.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this villa.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, a balcony, sea views, a barbeque.

The villa is right beside walking.

Close to the villa you will find a beach, swimming, wind surfing, golf, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find ...nothing specified.

The villa is....

5 km from Porto Santo airport.
1.5 km from Harbour.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

3 PM

10 AM