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Porto Santo - Underrated Paradise in the Atlantic #sailing #boatlife
July 24, 2026 · 23 min · 739 views · Porto Santo
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria anchors in the harbor of Porto Santo, an island near Madeira, to explore the local landscape and infrastructure.▶ 0:00 They navigate the island by bicycle, visiting the small, quiet airport and the wind-sculpted sandstone formations at Miradouro da Fonte da Areia.▶ 9:46 The island features 19th-century wooden tower windmills and rugged hiking trails, though some paths are impassable due to deep ravines.▶ 6:14 While anchored, the crew hosts neighbors from the boat Festina Lente for dinner.▶ 8:42 Marina fees for anchoring are split between two offices: the private marina office for stays after July 1st and the harbor authority for earlier dates, costing 6.58 Euro per day.▶ 20:02 Before departing for Madeira, the crew replaces the propeller anodes on Suria using a hookah diving compressor.▶ 22:42 The ferry Lobo Marinho provides regular service between the islands, and the crew observes the transport of large wind turbine blades through the town streets.▶ 21:57
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