Gastronomy Guide
Your ultimate Porto Santo local guide to food and drinks all across the island provides or better to say equips you with knowledge on food, drinks, places, maps, opening times so that you are fully prepared to enjoy your meal and drink regardless of the occasion or budget.
Our unique How to Porto Santo Gastronomy guide provides you with our top picks suitable for your travel plans as well as gives you a comprehensive review and correct open times of each food & drink location, from a coffee shop to a restaurant, all proven and tested by us first hand.
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Budget foods
Would you like to avoid overspending and still enjoy good quality local food? Problem solved before even existing. We will provide you with our top places for breakfast, lunch and dinner right in town or within a walking distance from the city center.
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Celebration dinner
Going out to celebrate during your stay at Porto Santo? Looking for a date spot to impress your crush? Looking to experience fine dining at Porto Santo?
We will share with you our most favourite places bringing mouthwatering food, exclusive view and island atmosphere together.
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How to Poncha
Poncha punches you in the face is the only punch you get at Porto Santo that you would be willing to repeat again and again. If this left you confused or puzzled, we suggest you immediately take a look at our Poncha Guide selection and try this local drink - signature drink of Porto Santo and Madeira.
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How to Wine
Did you know that Porto Santese wine grapes are the most expensive in Portugal, most scarce and difficult to try as the wine makers are not selling their wine to the general public?
No worries, we prepared some tricks for you to get a glimpse into the Porto Santese island wine world.
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Top local foods
Where to buy locally collected seafood and fish? Did you know that "Bolo do Caco" bread comes from Porto Santo? How and where to eat fish with banana and octopus? In this section we will give you prompts for our most favourite local dishes to try and map places where they are made with local hands according to local island recipes.
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New in town
Despite common belief that small places don't have much going on in gastronomy, Porto Santo has local faces whose mission is to push food & drink scene on the island to a new level. We will guide you through the recently opened trendy and local places you have to try while on the island.
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Where locals eat
There is nothing like a place with locals to understand local culture and embrace island's spirit. Want to know when, how and where locals go out for food and drinks? We will guide you through most unexpected places where locals are spending their free time.
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Drinks in town
This is not your cosmopolitan Aperol or Sangria island, this is your hidden treasure where Pink Tropical Beirao and Orange Poncha overshadow Green Mojitos. We will navigate you towards our go-to drinks and places all across the island.
Our customers deserve the highest level of support, and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. When you choose to work with our team, know that you are consistently choosing quality and excellence. Customer service is at the heart of everything that we do.
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Our healthy picks
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Low season places
Want to maintain healthy eating while enjoying the beautiful nature of the island? Not sure which places offer lactose-free latte? Not sure where to go for a healthy nutrition rich meal? Our guide will help you find your healthy meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Our veggie picks
Struggling to find an avocado dish or a vegan salad that includes more than tomatoes and onions at Porto Santo? Our co-founder as a vegetarian knows how hard it is for an expat or tourist to find a valuable and local dish without meat or fish. Tested by a vegetarian, this guide will serve its purpose saving fellow vegans and vegetarians nerves, budget and time in finding a perfect meal at Porto Santo.
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Takeaway & Foodtrucks
How about places not listed on google maps or tripadvisor? No online guide will tell you these secrets of best takeaways or where to spot moving foodtrucks across the island. We took care of that in our guide and will gladly share this information proudly including local small companies/solo chefs who are true local culture carriers on our island.
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Our Gastronomy Map
Discover the vibrant flavors of Porto Santo Island with our interactive Gastronomy Location Map. From traditional Madeira dishes to modern culinary delights, explore the island’s best restaurants, local food markets, and hidden gems. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, local specialties, or indulgent desserts, our map will guide you to the perfect dining spots around Porto Santo. Start your culinary adventure today!
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