Terra Chã 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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Terra Chã viewpoint offers a beautiful view over view over Calhau da Serra de Fora, the western coast of the island, Ilhéu das Cenouras, Ilhéu de Fora and Pico Branco.

A path runs from here, providing access to the summit of Pico Branco, given its name by a column of white rock and an abundance of Roccella sp. type white lichen.
This entire area is part of the European network of places of community importance - Natura 2000 Network -, where some cypresses (Cupressus macrocarpa), planted at the beggining of the last century, can be seen.
Close by can be found a stone house, used to support the reintroduction of endemic plant species and for conducting scientific studies.