Madeira Island

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1. 1Orientation

   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…

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2. 2The 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…

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3. 3Levadas 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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4. 4Closing

   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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