Fonte de Areia Viewpoint

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Porto Santo’s climate is dry and stable; its temperature does not vary much between seasons and it is possible to go to the beach all year round. The beach is bathed by a sea of calm and crystal clear waters.
In the summer months, the average sea water temperature is mild, between 24 ºC and 25 ºC, as in the late spring and early autumn.
For the remaining seasons of the year when the water temperature is pleasant, there is variation from one to two degrees cooler than in summer.

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Location

The Fonte de Areia Viewpoint is located in the north of the island and has a good view of the Fonte de Areia islet, of the cliff and over the North Coast of the Island.

The name of this area [Fonte da Areia means ‘source of sand’] is due to the large amount of sand found there, which confirms the geological antiquity of Porto Santo. In this space there is also a small fountain built in the 18th century.