The Royal Place is a graceful building with an impressive facade of 80 hectare, and its seven 80 feet high doors symbolise the seven days of the week. Although the palace is not open to public, it is worth the visit for an astonishing view onto itsoutstanding structure.

Standing proudly amid the European-style buildings of Qingdao, it'll be hard to miss St Michael's Cathedral. A German-style Catholic church, it’s the largest Romanesque Revival structure in the province and the only consecrated church in China. Inside, a newly installed organ adds a special touch, played only during Mass.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park offers breathtaking coastal views, scenic hiking trails, and excellent access for surfers. Its dramatic landscape features intricately carved bluffs, natural arches, and sea caves, making it a favorite spot for nature lovers. If you're visiting at the right time, you might even catch a glimpse of the California Gray Whale during its annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California.

At just over 430 metres high, Pico do Castelo feels a little different from the island’s other viewpoints. It’s greener, quieter, and layered with history. The summit is dotted with conifers, a rare sight on an otherwise dry island. A cannon and the remains of a 16th-century fortress, built to protect the population from pirate attacks, mark its past as a defensive lookout. You can reach the top either as part of the PR2 hiking trail or by tackling the short, steep climb from Vereda do Pico do Facho, which takes about 15–20 minutes on foot. The payoff is a wide view over much of Porto Santo, and on clear days, even Madeira on the horizon.