Porto do Porto Santo
Visiting by boat
Porto Santo Marina sits just 3km from town, making it easy to wander in and explore this quiet Madeiran island once you're tied up. It's a full-service marina with water, electricity, and boatyard support on hand, plus nautical assistance if you need it. The vibe here is relaxed and unhurried — anchoring in the harbour runs just €7.50, and the island's famous golden sand beach is right on your doorstep.
Arriving
What this marina offers
From the marina's website, checked Oct 12. Confirm with the marina before arrival.
Marinas and anchorages near Porto do Porto Santo · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
- Busiest on Sundays
- Fullest around 03:00, emptiest around 12:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 88% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~5h · max recorded 14 boats
Plan a Passage
Popular
23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 1st busiest of 6 nearby spots across the year