Spring Light, Quiet Roads – A Weekend in Porto Santo

 

It’s been over 15 years now. Back in April 2010, my wife and I decided to take a short weekend break to the island of Porto Santo.

 

 

At the time, I was riding a humble Peugeot Geopolis 125, and my camera was the Nikon D80 — always by my side, ready to capture whatever moments our days might bring.

 

That early spring gave us a mix of weather: cool air, passing drizzles, and the occasional break of sunlight. Not quite the season for swimming, but perfect for slow walks and some memorable shots. Porto Santo, usually dry and golden in the summer, was unusually green — the kind of green only a generous winter can leave behind.

We traveled with a group of friends who took to the island’s dirt tracks on quad bikes, but for us, the focus was rest, strolls, and sharing time together. 

We wandered through the small town center, walked out to the old pier, and let the memories surface — childhood holidays, family trips, echoes of the past when our parents brought us here during school breaks.

 

 

Sadly, I didn’t take many good photos of the town center — something I now wish I had. But we made the most of those two days, visiting a few iconic spots, soaking in the calm moments between sun and rain, always adjusting, always appreciating.

I captured a few landscapes that still stay with me — snapshots of a greener, quieter Porto Santo. So different from the dry heat and bright yellows of summertime, when most Madeirans head over for the beaches.

  

It was a simple weekend, filled with stories, laughter, shared silences, and photographs. The kind of memory that only gets more vivid with time.

 

In my Portfolio page there are couple more photos of this beautiful weekend.