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Members from Santa Maria Maior and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Santa Maria Maior

  • Santa Maria Maior has a population of about 12,000.
  • It's part of Madeira.
  • Lisbon, the largest city in Portugal, is about 972 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Funchal, about 4 km away.
  • Towns nearby: São Gonçalo (2 km), Caniço (5 km) and Camacha (6 km).

Where to meet in Santa Maria Maior

Everyone in Santa Maria Maior knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Santa Maria Maior

How far around Santa Maria Maior can I search?

Within 50 km of Santa Maria Maior there are 12 towns and cities — Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço among them — with more than 230,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Santa Maria Maior free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Santa Maria Maior and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Santa Maria Maior real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Santa Maria Maior?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Portugal or abroad.

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