A broken chain
Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande and Bugio line up one after another, separated by narrow channels, so the group reads as a single ridge broken by the sea.
Minimalist map poster · Portugal
Desertas Islands Map Poster & Print
32.5461° N / 16.5253° W
Three narrow, cliff-edged islands in a line southeast of Madeira, drawn like the pieces of a single broken ridge.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Desertas Islands in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Desertas Islands, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Desertas Islands at home
The island
About this Desertas Islands map poster
The Desertas Islands lie southeast of Madeira in the Atlantic and are part of the Madeira archipelago. There are three of them: the small, flat-topped Ilhéu Chão in the north, the long Deserta Grande in the middle and Bugio in the south. Together they form a slim chain running roughly north to south, with steep cliffs dropping straight into the sea on almost every side.
The islands are a protected nature reserve, and no one lives there apart from wardens. They are one of the last refuges of the Mediterranean monk seal, which breeds in caves along the shore. Deserta Grande is also home to a large wolf spider found nowhere else. Landing is tightly controlled, and most visitors see the islands only from a boat or from Madeira's coast.
A Desertas Islands map poster is almost pure outline. There is no road grid, just three long shapes in open ocean, their edges sharp where the cliffs fall away. It makes a restrained, elegant companion to a map of Madeira or Funchal, or a print in its own right for anyone who admires wild coastlines.
- Area
- 14 km²
- Coordinates
- 32.5461° N / 16.5253° W
- Region
- Desertas Islands, Island · Portugal
Deserta Grande
The largest of the three islands is long and slender. Its steep sides give it a knife-edge outline that dominates the middle of the composition.
Monk seal coast
The rugged shoreline, with sea caves at its base, shelters a small colony of Mediterranean monk seals within the protected reserve.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Desertas Islands
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Desertas Islands
A map that means something
From Madeira's southeast coast, the Desertas are a line on the horizon that visitors remember long after the trip. A poster of them suits naturalists, sailors and anyone who likes maps where the land is almost pure silhouette.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free 900 px watermarked preview lets you check the composition first, and the full HD set of six print sizes costs $9.
Order the Desertas Islands posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Desertas Islands map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Desertas Islands poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Desertas Islands poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Desertas Islands poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Desertas Islands poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
Nearby
Map posters of cities near Desertas Islands
Funchal map poster 40 kmPorto Santo map poster 60 kmMadeira Island map poster 108 kmLa Laguna map poster 452 kmAlegranza map poster 453 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife map poster 454 kmGraciosa map poster 466 kmLanzarote map poster 477 kmLas Palmas de Gran Canaria map poster 506 kmFuerteventura map poster 513 kmTelde map poster 517 kmGran Canaria map poster 518 km