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==Porto Santo Island (Port of Entry)==
==Porto Santo Island (Port of Entry)==
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====Background====
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Santo_Island Porto Santo] is the second inhabited island of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] archipelago. The Madeira archipelago is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]].
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Santo_Island Porto Santo] is the second inhabited island of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira Madeira] archipelago. The Madeira archipelago is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]].
For more details see [[Madeira#Background|Madeira]].
For more details see [[Madeira#Background|Madeira]].
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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See [[Madeira#Charts|Madeira]].
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''See [[Madeira#Charts|Madeira]]''.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Weather===
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==Local Weather==
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See [[Madeira#Weather|Madeira]].
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''See [[Madeira#Climate & Weather|Madeira]]''.
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|[[Image:Madeira_PortoSantoS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Porto Santo<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
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[[Image:Madeira_Sunset.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Approaching to Porto Santo from the East<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Madeira_Sunset.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Approaching to Porto Santo from the East<br />''Click for larger view'']]
The approach to Porto Santo is straightforward, even, at night.
The approach to Porto Santo is straightforward, even, at night.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
The harbor of Porto Santo is not only closer to [[Gibraltar]] but more comfortable than [[Funchal]].
The harbor of Porto Santo is not only closer to [[Gibraltar]] but more comfortable than [[Funchal]].
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The customs authorities are within the harbor complex. They are very prompt, efficient, and friendly.
The customs authorities are within the harbor complex. They are very prompt, efficient, and friendly.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
====Porto Santo Harbor (Port of Entry)====
====Porto Santo Harbor (Port of Entry)====
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[[Image:Madeira_PortoSantoMarinaS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The harbor of Porto Santo<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Madeira_PortoSantoMarinaS.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The harbor of Porto Santo<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|33|03|N|16|19.|W|}}<br />
This is a large harbor. The [[Porto Santo Marina]] is within the harbor.
This is a large harbor. The [[Porto Santo Marina]] is within the harbor.
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For more details see [[#Check-in_facilities|above]].  
For more details see [[#Check-in_facilities|above]].  
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
* [[Porto Santo Marina]]
* [[Porto Santo Marina]]
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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====Marine Stores====
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None, however the [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]] has a few parts.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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====In Porto Santo====
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Limited, ask at the [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]] office.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: There is a fuel station within the harbor along the main breakwater. The fuel comes from subterranean tanks but it is pumped by a trailer to which hoses are connected. Ask for the fuel man either at the [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]] office or at the restaurant. The fuel concession is independent of the marina.
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; Water
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: At the pontoons of the  [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]]
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; Electricity
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: At the pontoons of the  [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]]
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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=====In Porto Santo=====
A must see in the town is [http://www.madeira-island.com/museums/christopher_columbus_museum/christopher_columbus_museum_porto_santo.html Christopher Columbus' house], which is now a museum. It is not very big but it has several displays that outline the long [http://www.madeira-island.com/history history] of the Madeira islands.
A must see in the town is [http://www.madeira-island.com/museums/christopher_columbus_museum/christopher_columbus_museum_porto_santo.html Christopher Columbus' house], which is now a museum. It is not very big but it has several displays that outline the long [http://www.madeira-island.com/history history] of the Madeira islands.
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Image:Madeira_ColumbusHouse.jpg|Columbus' House in Porto Santo<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_ColumbusHouse.jpg|Columbus' House in Porto Santo<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PortoSanto1.jpg|The Beech next to the Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PortoSanto1.jpg|The Beech next to the Harbor<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PicoCabrita.jpg|Pico do Cabrita<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PicoCabrita.jpg|Pico do Cabrita<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PicoBranco.jpg|The Cliffs of Pico Branco<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_PicoBranco.jpg|The Cliffs of Pico Branco<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_Zimbralin.jpg|View from Cabeca do Zimbrallnho<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Madeira_Zimbralin.jpg|View from Cabeca do Zimbrallnho<br />''Click for larger view''
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====Visit Madeira Grande====
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=====Visit Madeira Grande=====
It is easy to visit [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]] from Porto Santo. While your boat is safe in the marina you can take the catamaran ferry to [[Funchal]]. Just make sure the marina knows that you will be gone and that you have secured your yacht against easterly winds.
It is easy to visit [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]] from Porto Santo. While your boat is safe in the marina you can take the catamaran ferry to [[Funchal]]. Just make sure the marina knows that you will be gone and that you have secured your yacht against easterly winds.
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Fuel - There is a fuel station within the harbor along the main breakwater. The fuel comes from subterranean tanks but it is pumped by a trailer to which hoses are connected. Ask for the fuel man either at the marina office or at the restaurant. The fuel concession is independent of the marina.
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===Laundry===
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Drop your laundry at the ''Pato Bravo'' restaurant, within the harbor.
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In the town there is also a good supermarket where you can get supplies, including the famous [http://portugal-info.net/wines/madeira.htm Madeira wine].
In the town there is also a good supermarket where you can get supplies, including the famous [http://portugal-info.net/wines/madeira.htm Madeira wine].
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* Reasonable food at the ''Pato Bravo'', within the harbor
* Reasonable food at the ''Pato Bravo'', within the harbor
* The best restaurant on the island is reputed to be the ''O Calheta''s at the Punta da Calheta. It is good.
* The best restaurant on the island is reputed to be the ''O Calheta''s at the Punta da Calheta. It is good.
* Good food also at the Forno in town 20 minutes walk from the harbor
* Good food also at the Forno in town 20 minutes walk from the harbor
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
Also, at the ''Club Nautico'' within the harbor you can use their ''PCs'' and ''iMacs'' and they will let you connect your computer to their ''DSL'' line.
Also, at the ''Club Nautico'' within the harbor you can use their ''PCs'' and ''iMacs'' and they will let you connect your computer to their ''DSL'' line.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Laundry====
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In the town.  
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Drop your laundry at the ''Pato Bravo'' restaurant, within the harbor.  
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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None, however the marina has a few parts.
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In the town.  
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===Repairs===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Limited, ask at the marina office.
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There are bins around the [[Porto Santo Marina|marina]].
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* There are daily flights and ferries, weather permitting, to [[Funchal]] in [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]]
* There are daily flights and ferries, weather permitting, to [[Funchal]] in [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]]
* From [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]] there regular flights to Lisbon and other European cities.
* From [[Madeira|Madeira Grande]] there regular flights to Lisbon and other European cities.
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Santo_Island Porto Santo] Wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Santo_Island Porto Santo] Wikipedia
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==References & Publications==
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==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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* We spent a rather pleasant week in Porto Santo waiting out a gale but he fetch within the harbor was fierce. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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Revision as of 22:44, 12 February 2012

Porto Santo Island (Port of Entry)

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 33°03′N, 16°19.′W
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Madeira PortoSantoS.jpgSatellite View of Porto Santo
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Contents

Background

Porto Santo is the second inhabited island of the Madeira archipelago. The Madeira archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal.

For more details see Madeira.

Charts

See Madeira.

Radio Nets

Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Madeira.

Approach and Navigation

Approaching to Porto Santo from the East
Click for larger view

The approach to Porto Santo is straightforward, even, at night.

Check-in facilities

The harbor of Porto Santo is not only closer to Gibraltar but more comfortable than Funchal.

There are two possibilities here: the marina (within the harbor) or anchoring off inside the harbor.

Warning: With strong easterly winds a bad swell develops inside the harbor.

The customs authorities are within the harbor complex. They are very prompt, efficient, and friendly.

Ports and Popular Stops

Porto Santo Harbor (Port of Entry)

The harbor of Porto Santo
Click for larger view

World icon.png 33°03′N, 16°19.′W
This is a large harbor. The Porto Santo Marina is within the harbor.

Caution: Watch out for some metal buys at the harbor entrance.

For more details see above.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None, however the marina has a few parts.

Repairs/Yards

Limited, ask at the marina office.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There is a fuel station within the harbor along the main breakwater. The fuel comes from subterranean tanks but it is pumped by a trailer to which hoses are connected. Ask for the fuel man either at the marina office or at the restaurant. The fuel concession is independent of the marina.
Water
At the pontoons of the marina
Electricity
At the pontoons of the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

In Porto Santo

A must see in the town is Christopher Columbus' house, which is now a museum. It is not very big but it has several displays that outline the long history of the Madeira islands.

A motor-scooter is an ideal way of touring the island.

Starting from the marina and go along the NE to Sera de Fore and to Pico do Cabrita. There is a rough footpath up to Pico Branco along the steep cliffs. From there you will be treated to a nice view of the rocks and the surf. The NE side of the island, is very desolate and it is almost a moonscape. Continued on to Canacha and Pico do Costela, with nice pinewoods.

Going W along the south coast to Punta da Calheta, another place with very impressive breaking waves. The waves break on the shallows between Porto Santo and the little island Ilheu de Braixa. On the way back it is worth deviating N then W, over the hills to Cabeca do Zimbrallnho, with a view of Braixa and beyond. Then ride to Morenos, a desert like area with lots of cacti and aloes.

Columbus' House in Porto Santo
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The Beech next to the Harbor
Click for larger view

Pico do Cabrita
Click for larger view

The Cliffs of Pico Branco
Click for larger view

View from Cabeca do Zimbrallnho
Click for larger view

Visit Madeira Grande

It is easy to visit Madeira Grande from Porto Santo. While your boat is safe in the marina you can take the catamaran ferry to Funchal. Just make sure the marina knows that you will be gone and that you have secured your yacht against easterly winds.

Grocery & Supply Stores

In the town there is also a good supermarket where you can get supplies, including the famous Madeira wine.

Eateries

  • Reasonable food at the Pato Bravo, within the harbor
  • The best restaurant on the island is reputed to be the O Calhetas at the Punta da Calheta. It is good.
  • Good food also at the Forno in town 20 minutes walk from the harbor

Internet/WiFi

Also, at the Club Nautico within the harbor you can use their PCs and iMacs and they will let you connect your computer to their DSL line.

Laundry

Drop your laundry at the Pato Bravo restaurant, within the harbor.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In the town.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the marina.

Transportation

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Madeira.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • We spent a rather pleasant week in Porto Santo waiting out a gale but he fetch within the harbor was fierce. --Istioploos

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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