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Porto Santo Beach is the main public beachfront of the small island of Porto Santo, located within Portugal's Madeira archipelago. The 5.5-mile Porto Santo beachfront stretches from Ponta de Calheta to Vila Baleira, offering mild weather conditions and inviting waters that are kept warm year-round by Gulf Stream currents. Though the beach is much less crowded with tourists than many of its mainland counterparts, it is still renowned internationally for its unique sands, which have been scientifically proven to help alleviate conditions such as rheumatism. Beachfront amenities include showers, snack bars, and natural palm sun shades, with frequent evening beach parties popping up at the area's beach bars throughout the summer months. Nearby attractions on the island include the gorgeous Capela do Espírito Santo church, showcasing paintings by acclaimed Flemish artist Van Cleve, and the Christopher Columbus House Museum, which presents exhibits on maritime history.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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