My alarm went off far too early, but I rose from bed and then ascended — in the dark, in a van on winding roads — Pico do ...

The laurisilva, Madeira's lauriferous forest, is indeed a natural relic inherited from the Tertiary period. Several tens of millions of years ago, this primary vegetation covered southern Europe ...

33 COM 7B.25 Laurisilva of Madeira (Portugal) (N 934) The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-09/33.COM/7B,. 2. Acknowledges the detailed report and environmental impact ...

While Madeira has no native animals, the islands are a sanctuary for a pageant of flora, including the laurisilva forest. For those seeking hedonistic pleasures, the timeless elegance of the ...

Portugal's ever-growing popularity is leading in-the-know travelers to look outside the mainland. With a slew of new spots on the horizon, this little archipelago is ready for its close-up.

It offers breathtaking views over the Laurisilva of Madeira, the largest area of laurel forest on the island (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). If an activity-based holiday isn’t your ...

Since the early 2000s, Madeira has been a rising tropical fine dining culinary destination. In 2009, Il Gallo d’Oro received the first Michelin star in Madeira.

Laurisilva of Madeira - Map of the inscribed property: Decisions; 2010 34COM 8E - Adoption of retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value: 2009 33COM 7B.25 - Laurisilva of Madeira ...