{"id":902,"date":"2024-04-09T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/miradouro-portela-moulins-vent-porto-santo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:23:19","slug":"miradouro-portela-windmills-porto-santo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/miradouro-portela-windmills-porto-santo\/","title":{"rendered":"Miradouro da Portela and windmills (Porto Santo)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover one of Porto Santo&#8217;s best-known viewpoints and admire the entire south coast, with its dragon tails and 9 km of beach. You can also discover traditional windmills.<br\/>Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Miradouro da Portela and the windmills in Porto Santo.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Miradouro-Portela-Porto-Santo-windmills.jpeg\" alt=\"Miradouro Portela Porto Santo windmills\" class=\"wp-image-891\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2fbe8;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/voiture-madere.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/voiture-madere.png 506w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/voiture-madere-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/voiture-madere-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/voiture-madere-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our favorite car rental platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/portugal\/porto-santo?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photos-madere.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photos-madere.png 506w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photos-madere-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photos-madere-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photos-madere-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our must-see tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madere-l67\/porto-santo-visite-guidee-de-l-ile-des-pirates-et-des-corsaires-t389511\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">guided tour of the island<\/a><br\/>Our unforgettable outdoor activity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madere-l67\/porto-santo-excursion-en-kayak-depuis-ponta-calheta-t389503\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Kayak excursion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a visit to Miradouro da Portela worthwhile?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, this viewpoint is well worth a visit.<br\/>It&#8217;s one of the most beautiful on the island, offering a view of the entire southeast coast with the Dragon&#8217;s Tail and Cima Island on one side and the long 9 km beach on the other.<br\/>It&#8217;s a very easy place to visit along the main road.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-porto-santo-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porto Santo&#8217;s must-sees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can see<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The view of Porto Santo beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-KrbpkWT\/2\/CwvSmD4Tp5QcGw7hN5qhpp5WqkB4VF2M3vdLpTJN7\/L\/Capela_nossa_Senhora_da_Graca_Porto_Santo-7183435-L.jpg\" alt=\"view of Porto Santo beach from Miradouro da Portela\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the observation platform, you have a view to the south-west. You discover:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Praia de Porto Santo beach, a beautiful 9 km-long golden sand beach (very different from Madeira&#8217;s beaches). Note the pontoon jutting out into the turquoise water in the middle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The town of Vila Baleira is not large, but it is the main town on Porto Santo. As you can see, there are no large buildings on the island, and the constructions are discreet, which is very pleasant!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And at the end, Ilheu da Cal, a protected island and nature reserve, which you can approach by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/madere-l67\/excursion-en-kayak-a-calheta-t815792\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">kayak<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most beautiful views on the island. And you can see just how dry the climate is, in stark contrast to the greenery of Madeira Island!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volcanic peaks, dragon&#8217;s tail<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-XwPMW2t\/2\/D3cgvKFMZ8rqtn4sxKB8QxVD5VHnkrgq5xdjLCnfd\/L\/Miradouro_da_Portela_Porto_Santo-7183440-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the dragon's tail, treeless hills\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the same platform, you can also admire the view to the north-west.<br\/>You&#8217;ll see a series of volcanic peaks, extended by the island of Cima.<br\/>It&#8217;s sometimes called Porto Santo&#8217;s Dragon&#8217;s Tail, but it&#8217;s not as impressive as the Madeira Dragon&#8217;s Tail at Ponta de Sao Louren\u00e7o.<br\/>Some of the peaks you can see are Pico do Ma\u00e7arico and Pico de Baixo.<br\/>Once again, we notice the absence of trees!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these photos, the island lives up to its nickname of Golden Island.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1 <\/strong>: Vila Baleira (north beach)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">For access to a small town and the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Torre Praia<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/torre-praia.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Vista Dourada apartment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/golden-view.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7d-South-Porto-Santo\/i-4KFPNZj\/2\/29c5727f\/S\/town_Porto_Santo-7183860-S.jpg\" alt=\"Vila Baleira\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: <\/strong>Central or southern beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Tourist areas near the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Pestana Porto Santo, 5 stars &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/pestana-porto-santo.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Hotel Porto Santo &amp; Spa, 4 stars &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/hotelportosanto.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-mhvg7f4\/2\/f024bb53\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183893-S.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Santo beach\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-stay-porto-santo-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Porto Santo  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">View of the port<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-2CD56Wh\/2\/FPT7rZ3J36w55vwx82B3DL2mmvcPxtXqsLf6PCWmd\/L\/Miradouro_da_Portela_Porto_Santo-7183436-L.jpg\" alt=\"Port of Porto Santo seen from above with boats\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And just below the viewpoint, you also have an almost completely unobstructed view of the harbour. It&#8217;s a small port that welcomes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/?dfpid=1915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ferries from Madeira<\/a> and pleasure boats.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto Santo&#8217;s windmills<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-t7zTG4n\/2\/DrBfRWvqFLbWzBcWZpWWCWndHsR6qLk29S4NzqWxb\/L\/windmills_Porto_Santo-7183444-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alignment of 3 windmills\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other main attraction of this viewpoint is that you&#8217;re right next to the traditional windmills: Moinhos de Vento. They were built in the 18th century. Most have not stood the test of time, but these 3 mills have been restored.<br\/>The island is very exposed to the wind, and these mills were used to grind cereals.<br\/>You can find the ruins of quite a few mills around the island, but these are the best examples.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-Rg4JvZs\/2\/6JSZwz4c34VpJWpjdvFhdtpPmK6zVvBLHb2TncFF\/L\/windmills_Porto_Santo-7183446-L.jpg\" alt=\"One of Porto Santo's windmills on wheels\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the stone base and the wheels under the wooden mills, which allow you to turn the mill to take full advantage of the wind&#8230;<br\/>It&#8217;s easy to imagine how they were used at the time. And it&#8217;s also very photogenic.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capela de Nossa Senhora da Gra\u00e7a: another nearby viewpoint<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-hwf3cgJ\/2\/FXpsKPqjd6CNZLmPkt3RRRw3vfm8gQghTqbzFqXDM\/L\/Capela_nossa_Senhora_da_Graca_Porto_Santo-9155-L.jpg\" alt=\"Capela de Nossa Senhora da Gra&#xE7;a\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portela is the island&#8217;s best-known and most popular viewpoint.<br\/>But if you&#8217;re arriving by car, take the time to climb up to the viewpoint near Capela de Nossa Senhora da Gra\u00e7a. The view is less complete, but you&#8217;re higher up, which gives you a different perspective.<br\/>The origins of the church date back to 1533. But what you see today is a reconstruction from 1951.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 15, a religious tradition, the Festas, honors Our Lady of Grace, and the site is not easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nPorto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/portugal\/porto-santo?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The island is small and easy to drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car gives you plenty of freedom to explore every corner of Porto Santo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s plenty of demand and few cars, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-fKQrFgQ\/2\/99628741\/S\/casa_da_serra_Porto_Santo-7183471-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Porto Santo\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/porto-santo?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-porto-santo-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miradouro da Portela in Porto Santo: how to get there<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to find Miradouro da Portela<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of Porto Santo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just above the Port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Along the ER233 road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the port = 5 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Ponta da Calheta = 15 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-Miradouro-da-Portela-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Miradouro da Portela map\" class=\"wp-image-882\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Miradouro da Portela in Porto Santo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#edf8cc;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 120 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 260 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/ebook-travel-guide-madeira\/\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Med-Madeira-Travel-Guide-ebook-cover-4.jpg\" alt=\"guide-voyage-Madere-ebook-cover-medium\" class=\"wp-image-2412\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access and parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy access by car, along the main road.<br\/>The viewpoint is well signposted and there&#8217;s plenty of space to park your car.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-mNWDbgh\/2\/9gGXdhnmpPV9NVs9zKMN4bqWR6SZWZq6GTQKsGC5\/L\/Miradouro_da_Portela_Porto_Santo-7183441-L.jpg\" alt=\"Viewpoint parking lot\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few steps to the lowest part of the viewpoint.<br\/>Easy walk to the windmills on the other side of the road?<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">From Ponta Calheta, discover the coast and caves by kayak.<br\/>An unforgettable experience close to the volcanic cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/madere-l67\/porto-santo-excursion-en-kayak-depuis-ponta-calheta-t389503\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See program and availability &#8211; and book!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-ZS5vh7S\/2\/C9KggRhGBmfSZmdkqtVxw5NG4rQtRgzbKHXSKRKZm\/L\/Capela_nossa_Senhora_da_Graca_Porto_Santo-7183433-L.jpg\" alt=\"access to the viewpoint\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex 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href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/visit-dunas-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The dunes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-salemas-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salemas natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-porto-santo-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/hike-pico-branco-terra-cha-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terra Cha hiking trail<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/pico-ana-ferreira-cave-basalt-organ-pipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pico Ana Feireira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-3fRcNdk\/2\/fed19118\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183839-S.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Santo beach\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting around Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-porto-santo-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-stay-porto-santo-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Porto Santo &#8211; best hotels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-WgTC8gn\/2\/445a60bf\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183835-S.jpg\" alt=\"Cab in Porto Santo\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbouring island of Madeira<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-madeira-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\">Best walks in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\">Where to stay in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-madeira-tips-experiences\/\">Rent a car in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-madeira\/\">Most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-gardens-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural pools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/2j-Miradouro-de-Sao-Cristovao-Boaventura\/i-FMstLwd\/1\/d0368ad5\/L\/miradouro_Sao_Cristovao_Boaventura_Madeira-8577-L.jpg\" alt=\"Madeira\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Portraits-equipe\/i-WCb99j5\/0\/2d0b98a0\/L\/regionlovers-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE 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