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Portela Viewpoint

Porto Santo Island, Portugal
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Whitstable, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Amazing nearly 360 degree views over a large part of the Island- the harbour, out to sea, and the town and the beach. Easy walk to the iconic reconstructed windmills from the parking area. Numerous wild flowers and grasshoppers at time of visit. Peaceful.

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Lisbon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Amasing view above harbour that reaches far south end of island, in a glance you can see all beach. Can get a bit windy up there.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Good views over the small harbour and beach to the West of the Island. In easy distance to the reconstructed windmills that can be seen on the hilside behind the viewpoint. We walked to the viewpoint but probably best to visit by car or with a tour bus.

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Grantham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Nothing to dislike, all good. The island is 70% undeveloped and will remain so. It is fairly self-sufficient in producing electricity from ecological sources and will become a shining star in the future. There has been extensive tree planting with more to follow. Very unspoilt, rugged in the centre but a beautiful 9km beach and very friendly locals.

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Feltham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

With one of the best views of the Southern coastline you will get some amazing pictures from here. The view takes you from above the port to the far western point of the Island

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Porto Santo Island, Portugal
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

We went there on a jeep safari by "Bonus Journey" company and loved!!!

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

The outlook was great, must see, wonderful colours.

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DOVER
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112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The place to go to get the most scenic memorable picture of the island.

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SUSSEX
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 attraction reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

Great views of the harbour, the west of the island, Madeira on a clear day and the windmills are a joy but see what they look like inside when you visit the museum in Camacha.

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Grantham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

It gives you an overview of the smallness of the island and the vastness of the sea.

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