Is Porto Santo worth visiting from Madeira

We are planning a two-week trip to Madeira and noticed there is a nearby island called Porto Santo. It looks like it has a long sandy beach, which Madeira lacks. Is it worth taking the ferry there for a day or two? How is the island overall, and is there enough to do besides sitting on the beach?

Yes, it is totally worth it, especially since Madeira beaches are mostly rocky or volcanic black sand. Porto Santo has an incredible 9-kilometer stretch of golden sand with therapeutic properties, and the water feels a bit warmer too. A day trip using the morning ferry is fine, but staying one night is much better so you can enjoy the quiet evening vibe after the day-trippers leave. Besides the beach, you can rent a scooter or a small electric car to see some cool volcanic rock formations, hike up Pico do Ana Ferreira, and check out viewpoints like Miradouro das Flores. There is a helpful https://guidekin.com/journal/porto-santo-madeira-gu... that breaks down the ferry schedule, hotel options, and things to see there. It is a very relaxing and peaceful place, totally different from the main island.