Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz, located on the northwest tip of the Madeira archipelago, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and relaxing leisure activities. The town is famed for its rugged coastlines and towering cliffs, which provide a stunning backdrop to the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The highlight of  Porto Moniz is undoubtedly its natural lava pools. Carved out of volcanic rock and filled with crystal-clear seawater, these pools are both a marvel of natural engineering and a delightful spot for swimming and sunbathing.

Distance:  1,544 km

Travel time: 41 days

Laurisilva Forest

The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endemic species such as the Madeiran long-toed pigeon.

The 25 Fontes levada, located in the Laurisilva forest, is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or little waterfalls that’s possible to count once you arrive there.

Unesco: Laurisilva of Madeira
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: Dec 22

Flags of the World - Madeira

The flag of Autonomous Region of Madeira consists of a blue-gold-blue vertical triband with a Cross of Christ in the center. The blue represents the environment that characterizes insularity and represents nobility, beauty and serenity. The gold mirrors the mildness of the archipelago's climate and symbolizes wealth, strength, faith, purity and constancy.

Thanks a lot Carolina!
Date: Dec 9