The tranquil island of Porto Santo, located off the northeast coast of Madeira, is an idyllic Atlantic hideaway. Visitors can tour the home of Christopher Columbus in Vila Baleria, the main village. Also of interest are the fortress of Pico do Castelo and the spectacular panoramic views from Portela on the hillside north of Vila Baleria.
Language:
Portuguese
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
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High | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 73 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 65 |
Low | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 60 |
Average | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 63 |
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High | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
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Inches | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Centimeters | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 |