NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsPico Ruivo do Paul da Serra
Portugal
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra, a location that offers one of the most distinctive geographical perspectives in Madeira. Unlike the more famous Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak, this summit is the highest point of…
Listen in the app2The Great Plateau - Paul da Serra
The Paul da Serra plateau is a geographical anomaly on an island defined by its verticality. Stretching for nearly twenty-four square kilometers at an average altitude of one thousand five hundred meters, it is the largest flat…
Listen in the app3Sustainable Energy: The Wind Turbines
As you look across the expanse of Paul da Serra, you cannot help but notice the rows of massive wind turbines that dot the landscape. This plateau is the primary site for wind energy production in Madeira, thanks to its high…
Listen in the app4High-Altitude Biodiversity: Heathers and Shrubs
The vegetation on Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra is a masterclass in adaptation. In this harsh, windswept environment, only the heartiest plants can survive. …
Listen in the app5Geological Origins and Volcanic History
To understand the formation of Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra, we must look back millions of years to the island's early volcanic history. Madeira was built by successive shield volcanoes emerging from the Atlantic floor. …
Listen in the app6The Phenomenon of the Fog and Mist
One of the most evocative features of Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra is the frequent fog, known locally as 'nevoeiro.' Because of its altitude and its position in the middle of the island, the plateau is often the first place to…
Listen in the app7Panoramas of the Deep Valleys
From the vantage point of Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra, the true verticality of Madeira is revealed. While the plateau itself is flat, it is surrounded by some of the deepest and most dramatic valleys on the island. …
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Our journey to the roof of the Paul da Serra plateau at Pico Ruivo do Paul concludes here, amidst the wind and the heather. We have explored a landscape that defies the usual Madeiran stereotypes of lush gardens and vertical…
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What is Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra?
Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.7767, -17.0797 |
| Last updated |