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Why Buy in Porto Santo
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Why buy a property in Porto Santo? Believe me when I say this “that is one of the easiest question to answer”. If you feel that the world has gone completely mad and you wish to leave all that behind you then Porto Santo is definitely for you. If you're looking for that away from it all feeling, then living in Porto Santo will certainly give you that. This small island off Madeira is a haven of peace and tranquillity, with unspoilt scenery, rolling sand dunes and a beach that's simply to die for. In summary, live in Porto Santo and you'll be in your own little residential heaven. Porto Santo is one of the world's best kept secrets unknown to most holiday makers. Only this summer has seen the start of direct flights from the UK. The government has protected its 9km of undeveloped natural golden beach making Porto Santo a great place to live and unwind and de-stress for many years to come. The golden sands have a hidden bonus of being great for your health, the therapeutic sands are renowned for the healing properties, soothing ailments such as arthritis and skin alleges Porto Santo is where the famous explorer Christopher Columbus met his wife and settled down so if it’s good enough for a world explorer then it must be very special. The house of Christopher Columbus still stands in the village centre and is now a museum open to the public containing paintings, maps and engravings. Living in Porto Santo is mainly about chilling out during the day but if you are a keen golfer then there are two new 18-hole golf courses and a 9-hole course to enjoy. Relaxing at home or eating out is a great pastime in the evening as there is an excellent choice of good value restaurants with wonderful fresh sustainable local fish. Walking along the beach at sunset is a dreamy way of entering into the night. Some Facts: Porto Santo is the northernmost and easternmost island in Portugal's Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 9km long. The main industry is Portuguese tourism, mainly Madeiran’s in the summer months only. There is a small friendly stress free airport with a surprisingly long runway as it was used by the Americans as a NATO base some years ago. Flights to and from Funchal, takes only 15 minutes and the ferry crossing is 2h 30min. Porto Santo Island is 300 miles from the African coast and 20 miles north-east of Funchal , 600 miles from the European continent, only 1h 20min flight from mainland Portugal. There are plenty of flights available for the short trip to and from Europe (less than 4 hours from UK). Christopher Columbus' house, now a museum. Exhibits about Columbus and art displays. Columbus married on the island and lived here for a long time. Porto Santo Golf Course, Has two 18-hole golf courses and one nine hole. |














