Funchal Trip Overview
This is undoubtedly one of the must-see, magnificent walks along the Laurissilva of Madeira, where you can appreciate the unique vegetation of this UNESCO natural heritage.
The first part of the course is composed of a mixture of endemic vegetation and vegetation introduced after the discovery of the Island. Here several perspectives of the village and of the village appear in the distance.
In the second part, the route enters the interior of the Island, which still remains as at the time of discovery, more than five centuries. On this path you will find the natural and native flora and fauna of Madeira, including laurels, heather, finches, among many others.
Explore the forest and discover the exhilarating emerald-green vista that this secluded spot has yet to offer you.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful routes of the Island of Madeira.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Funchal, Portugal
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
This is undoubtedly one of the must-see, magnificent walks along the Laurissilva of Madeira, where you can appreciate the unique vegetation of this UNESCO natural heritage.
The first part of the course is composed of a mixture of endemic vegetation and vegetation introduced after the discovery of the Island. Here several perspectives of the village and of the village appear in the distance.
In the second part, the route enters the interior of the Island, which still remains as at the time of discovery, more than five centuries. On this path you will find the natural and native flora and fauna of Madeira, including laurels, heather, finches, among many others.
Explore the forest and discover the exhilarating emerald-green vista that this secluded spot has yet to offer you.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful routes of the Island of Madeira.
Itinerary
he Levada do Rei or Ribeiro Bonito was built by order of King D. Carlos I in the late 19th century to irrigate the fields of São Jorge and feed the existing water mills and sawdust. It is an easy walk, with a wide and accessible esplanade. Along the way we observe the transition from a forest of invasive alien species, to the indigenous forest of Madeira: the Laurissilva (World Heritage since 1992 – UNESCO).
Stop At:
• Levada Do Rei, Sao Jorge, Madeira Portugal
