This small island 30 mi/45 km northeast of Madeira has what Madeira does not—a fine-sand beach. The island, which is quite dry, looks like the coast of Morocco. Christopher Columbus lived in Porto Santo, and tourists can visit his house.
Porto Santo may be seen as a day trip from Madeira by either boat or a short flight.
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