The lizards take over the island of the levadas!

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August 18th 2017

Published: December 30th 2017

The island of the levadas - that pretty much sums up a big part of the hiking trail network on Madeira. These water carrying, tunnel passing, the fields irrigating, hiker pleasing channels, formerly built by slaves, are a sight itself and should be at least one part of any Madeira itinerary. We saw several of them - Levada dos Balcoes, from Ribeiro Frio to Portela, the Levada do Norte to Cabo Gira... Read Full Entry

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Traveling, seeing, taking pictures (a lot ;) ), hiking, snorkeling, swimming, walking, exploring, trying to make the most of the rare time, and being mainly outdoors... The blog is divided into two parts: until 2009 I wrote about my year as a visiting student at the University of Calgary to keep my family informed about what I experienced so far away from home. From 2009 on I summed up my holidays, vacations, travels - however one would call it. I love to see new places, enjoy stunning landscapes - that is one of the main reasons for me to visit another country - and eat some great food. Al... full info

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Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: fruits along the way

Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: rocky waterfall arena

Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: the point of view makes the picture.

Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: flowing waters

Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: waterfall and rich vegetation

Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho: can you spot the bus stop?

I know, you probably can not. I can not. But it is just 5 m up the street. Puzzling for strangers, is it not?

West tour: Cabo Girao

The worlds second highest sea cliff. It features a glass-floored visitor platform, some souvenir shops, annoying taxi drivers, and a restaurant. And, of course, nice views.

West tour: Cabo Girao - these are really fields right next to the ocean.

West tour: Monsters at Cabo Girao. Lovely lizards.

West tour: Police jeep in Ribeira Brava. I would love to get a ride.

West tour: Saint Benedict church in Riberira Brava

West tour: Banana trees

The bananas are "exported" to the island and the Portuguese mainland.

West tour: two way street. Lovely. Would be much cooler with some snow ;P

West tour: offroad part close to Canhas.

West tour: a part of Paul da Serra.

Everything else is covered in the mist.

West tour: Paul da Serra

West tour: Porto Moniz

West tour: the less natural pools of Porto Moniz.

West tour: the more natural pools of Porto Moniz on the right hand side.

West tour: Fortress in Porto Moniz.

There was not much to see in Porto Moniz, at least for us.

West tour: Northern coastline of Madeira

30th December 2017

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Mike Fossey

Aaah - one of my favourite islands in the world.
I'm pleased to hear that the lizards are still around. They're just one little feature that makes this such a unique place. I've been many times (most recently with my wife on an anniversary trip - https://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Portugal/Madeira/Funchal/blog-712442.html) and your blog makes me want to return. Maybe one day...

27th January 2018

punkcat
punkcat

Thanks!
Thanks, Mike, for your comment! Madeira is a lovely island and, even though it was a spontaneous decision for us to go there, I would definitely come back ☺ I also had a look at your blog entry and enjoyed the pictures ?

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