Madeira Island
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
To speak of Madeira is to speak of an island that feels as though it belongs to a different era of the Earth's history. Formed roughly five million years ago by a volcanic hotspot in the African Plate, Madeira is the emergent…
Listen in the app2The Laurissilva Forest: A Tertiary Period Survivor
The most significant natural treasure of Madeira is undoubtedly the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest surviving area of laurel forest in the world. To understand its importance, one must realize…
Listen in the app3Levadas and Terraces: The Tradition of Human Ingenuity
While the nature of Madeira is awe-inspiring, the human 'tradition' of the island is equally remarkable, particularly in how the inhabitants have mastered their difficult terrain. Because the majority of the rainfall occurs in…
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Our two-day journey across the island of Madeira is an exploration of one of the world’s most unique landscapes. We have moved from the historical sophistication of Funchal into the primeval depths of the Laurissilva and along…
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What is Madeira Island?
Madeira Island is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.7311, -16.9692 |
| Last updated |
