Ponta do Sol, on the island of Madeira, is part of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The municipality covers 46.8 km² and had 8,367 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 179 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 11 municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km west of Funchal, the capital.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Funchal (19 km), Madeira (19 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Ponta do Sol on the map
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Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira · Madeira