Madeira

Feb 9 2016

 

The north coast of Madeira has steep mountains and deep gorges covered in verdant greenery. The levadas makes it easy to get close-up access to this vertical landscape.

 

 

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    Coastal gorge close to Sao Vicente.

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    Dense and diverse vegetation.

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    Scenery along the levada.

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    Waterfalls here are often flanked by Woodwardia radicans.

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    Plant covered cliffs at Caldeirao Verde.

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    Geranium maderense.

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    Aeonium along a north coast road.

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    Adiantum sp.

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    Levada do Rei, Woodwardia radicans.

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    Laurissilva forest.

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