Although it's only 40 kilometres to the north east of Madeira, the Island of Porto Santo provides a complete contrast. Most striking is it's long beach of fine sand which stretches for nine kilometres along the south shore. This island is much flatter than Madeira and was discovered in 1418.

Approximately five kilometres wide by 15 kilometres long, Porto Santo is famous for it's beach and water which is said to have therapeutic value, being affected by mineral deposits.

Port structure:

Geographic position:

Latitude -    33º3'N
Longitude -16º20'W
Maximum draft: - 7,00 mts (Hydrographic zero)
Summer time - GMT+1
Winter time -    GMT

Landing area:

Sheltered quays are 200 metres long with a maximum draught of 4 metres.
This dock is for the disembarcation of crew and passengers of ships anchored in the bay.

PORTO SANTO PORT FACILITIES -

Main quay side for trade and passengers facing towards the sea E - 10º - S.

The draft and length of the piers are as follows :-

95 metres of mole   =   6,00 mts draft

195 metres of mole  =  7,00 mts draft       

All passenger vessels calling at Porto Santo, arriving from or proceeding to Funchal on the same cruise will benefit with an exceptional exemption of the Port Entry Tax at Porto Santo port.
We can arrange for both shipping and shore excursions.