FAQ: How To Get From Madeira To Porto Santo?

How long is the ferry from Madeira to Porto Santo?

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Madeira Islands and Porto Santo Island operated by 1 ferry company – Porto Santo Line. The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Can you get a ferry from Porto Santo to Madeira?

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Porto Santo Island and Madeira Islands operated by 1 ferry company – Porto Santo Line. The Porto Santo to Funchal ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Is it worth going to Porto Santo?

So is Porto Santo worth visiting? Yes, but only if you have time to do it right and only if you really want to relax and take it easy. If you’re looking for an action-packed island adventure, this isn’t the destination for you. If you want to relax and do very little, Porto Santo is a great bet.

Can you see Porto Santo from Madeira?

Discover the beautiful island of Porto Santo, 43 kilometers off the northeast coast of Madeira, on a full-day tour from Funchal. Cross the ocean by boat and then journey around the island by 4WD jeep. Get panoramic views of the coast and interior.

What is the best month to go to Madeira?

The best time to go to Madeira for warm weather and comfortable temperatures is in spring or autumn. It’s still very warm and you’ll have at least nine hours of beautiful sunshine to enjoy per day.

Is Porto Santo safe?

The European Best Destinations an organization under the tutelage of the European Commission, which promotes culture and tourism at European level, has elected Porto Santo beach the 1st place of the Top 10 Safest Beaches in Europe to travel to this summer, in a selection that included, nonetheless, two other Portuguese

How long does it take from Funchal to Porto Santo?

The Funchal Porto Santo ferry route connects Madeira Islands with Porto Santo Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Porto Santo Line. The crossing operates up to 8 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 30 minutes.

Is there a ferry from Portugal to Madeira?

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Madeira Islands and Portugal operated by 1 ferry company – Porto Santo Line. The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 2 hours 30 minutes.

How far is Madeira from Porto?

The distance between Porto and Madeira is 1189 km.

How long do you need in Porto Santo?

Porto Santo is the northernmost and easternmost island in Portugal’s Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The only significant settlement on the island is the town of “Vila Baleira”. The island is about 9km long, and the main industry is tourism.

Is Porto Santo Madeira or Portugal?

Porto Santo is the second largest island of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This Portuguese municipality has 42.48 km² and its capital is the city of Vila Baleira. Porto Santo is located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme south-western Europe.

How long does it take from Madeira to Porto Santo?

How long does it take to get from Madeira to Porto Santo? It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Madeira to Porto Santo, including transfers.

How do you get around Porto Santo?

The main hub for bus transport on Porto Santo is beside the petrol station at the coast-end of Rua João Gonçalves Zarco. There’s always a bus waiting to meet the ferry, and take you from the port into Vila Baleira for €1. Apart from that, just six buses chug around the island, along the coast and inland.

Are there beaches in Funchal Madeira?

This beach is of historical importance to Madeira, and particularly to Funchal. Located west of the Funchal Parish, about 10 minutes from the heart of the city by car and 25 minutes on foot, Formosa Beach is the only public beach that lies along the promenade that runs between Funchal and Câmara de Lobos.