All about the natural beauty and riches of Madeira. From Laurissilva forest, ocean creatures, to cloud milking
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, …
Cascata da Garganta Funda – Garganta Funda Waterfall Cascata da Garganta Funda is one of Madeira’s highest (+/- 140 meters high) and most spectacular waterfalls. It is located in the Municipality of Calheta. To be even more precise, you can find the Garganta Funda waterfall in Pedregal / Ponta do Pargo. Garganta Funda means deep …
Plantar o Futuro Welcome to the second edition of the “Plant the Future” Project – Plantar o Futuro. The program aims to be an educational and nature recovery project. Furthermore, it intends to raise awareness of the necessity to preserve the current forests and replant trees and shrubs. This initiative started last school year, hence …
Bird watching in Madeira It is no secret that Madeira has plenty of activities to offer to visitors. From paragliding to wine tasting, surfing to hiking, you are spoilt for choice. However, only few know that the archipelago is an ideal spot for bird watching. Madeira is home to unique bird species, such as the …
Madeira Nature Festival The Madeira Nature Festival celebrates Madeira’s unique natural heritage by promoting outdoor activities. Its goal is to bring humans closer to nature. Therefore, this festival is ideal for the adventure-thirsty and sports lovers, who are eager to spend more time outdoors to discover all that the island has to offer. The yearly …
Pitanga Trees The Pitanga Fruit ( Eugenia uniflora ) is originally from South America, mostly Brazil. However, it can be found today in Africa, in the Caribbean and on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The English name for Pitanga varies between: Brazil Cherry, Suriname Cherry, or Cayenne Cherry. Furthermore, it is only distantly related to …
The Madeiran Speckled Wood is a … butterfly endemic to Madeira Island. The Madeiran Speckled Wood belongs to the family of the Nymphalidae, and is considered to be an endangered species. This endangered species condition is due to the fierce competition for habitat and food with a very common and related butterfly, Pararge Aegeria. (Source) …
Passion Fruit – Maracuja There are about 4 to 500 different sorts of Passiflora (or Passion Fruit) in the family. Some are edible but not all. The most popular is the Passiflora edulis. Its fruits can be eaten fresh or used to make juices, drinks, jams and many different deserts. The passion fruit is born …
