All about the natural beauty and riches of Madeira. From Laurissilva forest, ocean creatures, to cloud milking
Life Programme – European Union Life Dunas is part of the greater LIFE programme. The latter is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action created in 1992. The previous funding period 2014-2020 had a budget of €3.4 billion. The report on the LIFE programme’s impact on nature and society is available. It …
Madeira’s subtropical climate Madeira’s subtropical climate makes it a year round destination. Temperatures are Mediterranean and quite stable throughout the year. This together with its unique topography, its traditions and its nature turn Madeira Island into a favorite tourism destination. The average temperatures vary between 17 and 23 degrees. This climate is ideal for many …
Ilhas Selvagens – Selvagens Islands or Savage Islands. The Selvagens Islands is a small Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated some 280 kilometers south of Madeira and 165 kilometers from the Spanish Canary Islands. Your head is tilting right now. Certainly, you are wondering why we write a blog post about savage …
The Funchal Municipal Gardens One of the many points of interest in the capital of Madeira is the Funchal Municipal Garden. Also known as the Dona Amélia Garden (in honour of the former queen of Portugal), it is located in the center of Funchal, north of the Avenida Arriaga. Overall, the gardens cover an area …
Dragon Trees – Dracaena Drago – Dragoeiros da Madeira This mythical evergreen tree is native to the Macaronesia area (Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde, and the Canary Islands) and is thus a subtropical tree. This sculptural tree is the symbol of the Island of Tenerife. Their fat scaly trunks, upward reaching branches supporting an umbrella like …
What to expect Driving to the rugged North Coast of Madeira is getting ready for some beautiful scenery. Tall waves crashing into basaltic rock. Lush, emerald green forests on seemingly vertical slopes. Waterfalls crashing down. Ancient paths and roads perilously carved in the mountainside. Well we thought pictures speak more than words. History has …
Madeira’s fauna Because Madeira is the perfect destination for animal lovers, here is a brief description of Madeira’s fauna. Madeira is known for its flora, but that does not mean we should overlook all the amazing animal species that can be found around the archipelago. They are a part of what makes Madeira so special …
The Deep Sea Madeira project took place between September 2019 and March 2020. The Regional Secretariat for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change of Madeira promotes this project. Its goal is to collect information in order to contribute to the following objectives; Goals of the project Increase knowledge about the quantities, spatial distribution, composition, and …
Ilhas Desertas Nature Reserve – 30th anniversary Located 11 miles or 18km southeast of Madeira island, the Ilhas Desertas (deserted islands) are a small archipelago of three islands constituting a nature reserve. These three islands are: Chão Islet, Deserta Grande and Bugio. The Nature Reserve, created in 1990, marks the 30th anniversary of the protection …
Best spots to watch the sunset on Madeira I think you will agree with me when I see that no holiday by the seaside is complete without watching the sun set over the ocean. Not only can you see a beautiful sunset from various places on the island, but Madeira’s mountains and nature perfectly frame …
Aloe Vera on Madeira Aloe Vera, a plant praised for its benefits, naturally grows on Madeira. On Madeira island, the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant can weigh up to 2kg. This is a lot considering that in most countries those succulent leaves weight up to 1kg. Aloe Vera plants grown all over the island, …
