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Vila Baleira, Porto Santo
Explore the capital of the little island of Porto Santo, in Madeira archipelago.
Vila Baleira, Porto Santo
© F.C. Turismo da Madeira
Vila Baleira is the capital of Porto Santo, where the main inhabitants of the island live.
Bartolomeu Perestrelo founded the island, becoming the first governor of it. He was really lucky, because this colony was a thriving producer of cereals, wine and sugar during XV c.
In Largo do Pelourinho, major square of the city, two beautiful surviving dragon trees flank the entrance which lead to the XVI c. town hall.
Praia de Porto Santo Beach
© F.C. Turismo da Madeira
Beside the city hall, the Rua (Street) Infante D Henrique will lead you to the beach.
Further north, stands Nossa Senhora da Piedade Church. It has been rebuilt several times due to the sacking of North American and French pirates. A little lateral chapel of XV c. is the only original remaining.
Behind the church, stands the Columbus House Museum, which is believed to have hosted the Genovese discoverer on his visit to Porto Santo.
On the back of the city, stand the Pico do Castelo (437 m). Its top has volcanic origins, and it is the basis of a XVI c. fortress.
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Madeira
What to see:
- Funchal
- Mercado dos Lavradores Market
- Museu do Vinho da Madeira (Wine Museum of Madeira)
- Arte Sacra Museum of Funchal
- Cathedral of Funchal
- Historical Centre of Funchal
- Santa Clara Convent
- Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal and São Tiago Fortress
- Museu do Bordado do Funchal (Embroidery Museum)
- Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira’s Botanic Garden)
- Parque de Santa Catarina Park
- Museological Area of the São Lourenço Palace
- Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum
- Frederico de Freitas House Museum
- Funchal Natural History Museum
- São João do Pico Fortress
- Igreja do Socorro Church
- Igreja de São Pedro Church
- Capela do Corpo Santo Chapel
- Igreja do Colégio de São João Evangelista Church
- Museu Quinta das Cruzes Museum
- Funchal Toy Museum
- Casa da Luz Electricity Museum
- Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
- Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
- Pico do Areeiro
- Monte
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
- QuintaTropical Monte Palace
- Terreiro da Luta
- Câmara de Lobos
- Cabo Girão Cape
- Curral das Freiras
- Calheta
- Ponta do Pargo
- Porto Moniz
- Aquário da Madeira Aquarium
- Natural pools of Porto Moniz
- Centro de Ciência Viva de Madeira
- Ponta do Sol
- Paul da Serra
- Ribeira Brava
- Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
- São Vicente
- Grutas de São Vicente Caves
- Ruta da Cal Museum Centre
- Seixal
- Praia da Laje or Jaimaica Beach
- Seixal Natural Pools
- Praia do Porto do Seixal Beach
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva Overlook
- Santana
- Parque das Queimadas Park
- Madeira Thematic Park
- Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
- Pico Ruivo
- Machico
- Caniçal
- Museu da Baleia (Whale Museum)
- Prainha Beach
- Santa Cruz
- Aquapark
- Praia dos Reis Magos Beach
- Camacha
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