About Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol is a municipality on the southern coast of the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 11,481, in an area of ​​41.93 km². The municipality includes the parish of Ponta do Sol and the seat of the municipality is the village of the same name. The economy of the municipality is based mainly on agriculture, fishing and tourism. The municipality is known for its many gardens and flowers. The municipality of Ponta do Sol has some of the best conditions in Madeira for the development of agriculture, due to the mild climate and the abundance of water. The municipality is also one of the largest producers of Madeira wine. The municipality of Ponta do Sol was created by decree on January 1, 1835. The municipality of Ponta do Sol has an area of ​​41.93 km² and a population of 11,481 inhabitants (2011), making it the fifth most populous municipality on the island of Madeira. The municipality is located on the south coast of the island of Madeira, between the municipalities of Ribeira Brava and Câmara de Lobos. The municipality includes the parish of Ponta do Sol and the seat of the municipality is the village of the same name. The highest point of the municipality is Pico Ruivo, at 1,862 m above sea level, the highest point on the island of Madeira. The lowest point is Ponta do Sol, at sea level. The climate of the municipality of Ponta do Sol is mild, with an average annual temperature of 18.5ºC. The average annual rainfall is 1,425 mm. The economy of the municipality is based mainly on agriculture, fishing and tourism. The municipality is known for its many gardens and flowers. The municipality of Ponta do Sol has some of the best conditions in Madeira for the development of agriculture, due to the mild climate and the abundance of water. The municipality is also one of the largest producers of Madeira wine. Tourism is also important for the municipality, due to the mild climate and the many beaches. The municipality has several hotels and restaurants. The municipality of Ponta do Sol is served by an airport, the Madeira Airport, located in the neighbouring municipality of Santa Cruz. The airport is about 30 minutes by car from the centre of Ponta do Sol. The municipality of Ponta do Sol is twinned with the municipality of Santa Cruz in the United States.