Environment
Vila Baleira is located in the Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean - about 861 km from Lisbon -
in the islands of Madeira. Madeiras flora and vegetation is stunningly beautiful. The islands is also
strongly characterized of its wild coastline, deep ravines and steep mountains - it's an enchanting place in the world.
The Atlantic invites you to go sailing, fishing, whale and dolphin spotting, surfing and diving, among other
water sports. Golf is also an favored activity.
Some distances of interest
The closest airport is Funchal, located 50 km away.
It is more than 50 km to the mountains and more than 50 km to the nearest river.
In Portugal the Atlantic Ocean is always "close by" - distances from estern inland border will
maximum be a two hour drive. The closest beach is less than 1 km away.
Climate : Island clima with tropical warm weather all year round Town character : Leasure Primary Industry : Tourism
Vila Baleira can offer you:
Sight: Museum, Church, Historical-monument,
Dining/Pleasure: Hotel, Restaurants, Bar, Disco, Coffé-shop,
Shopping: City centre, Pharmacy, Supermarked, Shops, Bakery, Florist,
Vila Baleira - a city on Porto Santo Island (Madeira)
Population in the municipality of Porto Santo: 4.500 inhabitants.
Vila Baleira is a city on the island of Porto Santo in Portugal. It is the only city on the island and one of the seven cities of the Madeira Autonomous Reigon. It has been a city since August 1996.
Porto Santo Island
Porto Santo Island is situated 50 km northeast of Madeira Island in the North Atlantic Ocean. The length of the island is about 9 km and it is the northernmost and the easternmost island of the Madeira Archipelago.
Although a small island, Porto Santo has all the facilities such as schools, a gymnasium, a museum, a Congress Centre, shopping centres, bars, hotels and restaurants. The island also has an airport which serves flights to Funchal - which is only a 15-minute flight away.
Tourism
The main industry at Porto Santo Island is tourism. Porto Santo has about 9 km of sandy beaches - while Madeira Island has virtually none, with tiny exceptions such as Calheta.
Christopher Columbus got married and lived there for some time. Columbus' house is now a museum - that presents a permanent exhibition about his life and family ties with Porto Santo, as well as temporary art exhibitions.
The island has a golf course; Porto Santo Golfe, that is hosting the Madeira Islands Open from 2009 on the European Tour.
Wine from the region of Madeira
Portugal produces some of the world's finest, oldest, unique and highest value-added wines.
The country has a large variety of native breeds - about 285 - producing a very wide
variety of different wines with distinctive personality.
