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  Porto Santo Island -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Porto Santo Island is a (The Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil) Portuguese island 50 km northeast of (Click link for more info and facts about Madeira Island) Madeira Island in the (Click link for more info and facts about North Atlantic Ocean) North Atlantic Ocean.
The main urban area in which is one of the six Portuguese vilas/municipalities that have only one parish is the city of Porto Santo, also known as Vila Baleira, the only parish.
Porto Santo has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasia, a church, and a square (praça).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/porto_santo_island.htm   (400 words)

  
 Porto Santo Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Porto Santo Island is a Portuguese island 50 km northeast of Madeira Island in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Porto Santo golf complex which also includes eight tennis courts, circles Pico Ana Ferreira, connecting the tennis courts to the Horse-riding Centre already built here, and this in turn, to the golf courses.
Porto Santo has several schools, a lyceum, a gymnasia, several churches, a square (praça), a Congress Centre, a museum, shopping centres, bars, restaurants and much more.
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 Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lords of the cities of Coimbra and Porto, together with the clergy of Braga, demanded the independence of the county.
In 1418 two captains of Prince Henry the Navigator, were driven by a storm to an island which they called Porto Santo, or Holy Port, in gratitude for their rescue from the shipwreck.
The main seaports are Lisbon in the centre, Leixões (Porto) in the North, Setúbal and Sines in the south, Funchal and Ponta Delgada in the Atlantic.
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 Porto Santo Island - BLANDY Madeira Guide - a complete tourism guide to Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island, Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Porto Santo was officially discovered back in 1418 by João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira, who were exploring the coast of Guinea for Prince Henry the navigator when a violent storm blew them off course.
Porto Santo’s beach is renown for the therapeutic properties of its sand, there is a special resort on the island that applies this sand in its treatments.
Porto Santo’s restaurants are famous for their relaxed attitude to life.
www.madeiraguide.com /portosantoisland/index.php   (506 words)

  
 Madeira and Porto Santo: Crowne Plaza Resort Madeira; Funchal, Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The gentle island of Porto Santo, which is located 25 miles north-east of Madeira, makes a stark contrast to the soaring, imposing mountain landscape of Madeira.
The climate in Porto Santo remains, on average, dry and balmy, making it possible to enjoy the beach all year round.
Porto Santo claims part of its fame from the fact that Christopher Columbus lived there after marrying Filipa Moniz Perestrelo, daughter of Porto Santo's governor.
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 Madeira Camping Service : Camping sites on Madeira and Porto Santo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The camping ground in Porto Santo is government controlled and is by far the most visited by campers to Madeira.
Porto Santo is an island off the north side of Madeira.
The camping grounds on Porto Santo are also government controlled and open to the public at large.
www.madeira-camping.com /ehtml/campsites.html   (368 words)

  
 Porto Santo - A paradise not to be missed
Porto Santo - A paradise not to be missed
Tourists seek to Porto Santo to enjoy a relaxing holiday of tranquility.
Porto Santo is only 14 Kms long and 5 Kms wide.
home.online.no /~nancys/portugal/madeira/porto-santo   (96 words)

  
 About Porto Santo
Santo was the first Portuguese discovery in the 15th century.
Porto Santo was discovered in1418 by the Portuguese mariners João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira and Bartolomeu Perestrelo, who was later appointed the first Capitão Donatário of the island.
Porto Santo with its 9 km long beach of soft golden sand is a bather’s paradise.
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 Porto Santo : Introduction | Frommers.com
The second major island of the Madeira archipelago is Porto Santo, an arid landmass that presents a marked contrast to the lushness of the main island.
It is 14km (8 2/3 miles) long and 5km (3 miles) wide, with a 6.5km (4-mile) strip of fine sandy beach along the southern shore.
The foodstuffs grown on Porto Santo in the winter include grain, tomatoes, figs, and melons, as well as grapes, from which sweet wines are made.
www.frommers.com /destinations/portosanto/2678010001.html   (308 words)

  
 Hotel Porto Santo. Porto Santo (Madeira), Portugal - Discounted rates at bookings.net
Porto Santo (Madeira), Portugal - Discounted rates at bookings.net
Campo De Baixo, 9400-015 Porto Santo (Madeira) (Show map)
Situated by the beach, surrounded by palm trees and spacious gardens, this hotel is ideal for those who like to rest.
bookings.net /hotel/pt/hotelportosanto.en.html   (449 words)

  
 Madeira Camping : Map and Location Of Madeira and Porto Santo Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The main island of the Madeira archipelago is situated on the parallel 33ºN and extending down to 32º30' (Latitude).
Porto Santo, the only other populated island of the archpelago, is 36 km north east of Madeira and is much smaller, being 12 km long and 7 km wide.
The remaining islands consist of two groups, the Desertas and the Selvagens (not on map above): now designated as bird sanctuaries.
www.madeira-camping.com /ehtml/map.html   (183 words)

  
 Madeira Island : Forums and Discussions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I spent two wonderful weeks in Porto Santo in October and am now planning to go back again in late April or early May.
The ocean is always warm enough to swim, even when it is quite chilly outside the sea is warm, it depends where are you coming from, locals think that when it is 18 degrees outside and the sea is only 20-22 C it is chilly...we in finland think that it is summer....
I was wondering if I did buy a house in Porto Santo, can I rent it out (during the 6 to 8 months that I am not there myself) to tourists?
www.madeira-island.com /interactive/forums/read.php/f=1/t=8768/a=1   (417 words)

  
 Porto Santo Hotels: Read Porto Santo Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
Travelers like you give candid advice on Porto Santo hotels and much more.
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TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on hotels in Porto Santo, including Porto Santo resorts, inns and BandBs.
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 TripHomes™ :: Property Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Argentarola - Porto Santo Stefano - Property ID Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany
8 km Porto S. Stefano (various shops), ferries depart from here to the i...
...slands of Giglio and Giannutri, 12 km the sandy beach of the Giannella, 21 km Porto Ercole and the sandy beaches of the Feniglia.
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 Porto Santo Hotel - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Porto Santo Hotel - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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 Porto Santo, Portugal - Discount Cruises, Last-Minute Cruises, Short Notice Cruises - Vacations To Go
Porto Santo, Portugal - Discount Cruises, Last-Minute Cruises, Short Notice Cruises - Vacations To Go October 26, 2005
To search for cruises which visit or depart from this port, click here.
The tranquil island of Porto Santo, located off the northeast coast of Madeira, is an idyllic Atlantic hideaway.
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 MADEIRA - Online Information article about MADEIRA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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In one of the northern ravines of Madeira by Porto da Cruz some masses of a coarsely crystalline Essexite are exposed to view; this See also:
In Porto Santo the trachytic rocks See also:
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 eBay - porto santo, Coins World, Coins items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Porto Santo Restaurants - BLANDY Madeira Guide - a complete tourism guide to Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Porto Santo Restaurants - BLANDY Madeira Guide - a complete tourism guide to Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island, Portugal
* Unique setting right on the beach of Porto Santo, accessible by the beach and road for lunch and moonlight dinners.
If you would like more information on any matter please contact us:
www.madeiraguide.com /restaurants_portosanto.php   (78 words)

  
 REED & BARTON PORTO SANTO STEFANO (STAINLESS) at Replacements, Ltd
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 Porto Santo Discount Travel Deals | MyTravelGuide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Lodging.com: Hotel Details
PORTO SANTOS BEACH RENOWNED FOR THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF ITS SAND-VILA BALEIRA RIA.
CXL ONE DAY PRIOR TO ARRIALTO AVOID ONE NIGHT FEE
Hotel address: SITIO DO CABECO DA PONTA 243 V. PORTO SANTO, Portugal 9400-090
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