Monument to the Discoveries

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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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The Monument to the Discoveries was erected in tribute to the Portuguese maritime discoveries led by Henry the Navigator.

Better known by the moniker of “Pau de Sabão” (Soap Log), this is an impressive and four-square monument, with each of its sides presenting embossed works alluding to the discoveries made during the life of Prince Henry. Formally opened on 28 August 1960, the Discovery Monument, executed by António Aragão, now stands on Alameda do Infante (Infante Lane).

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