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Laurel Forest (Laurisilva)

Madeira, Portugal
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Ranked #22 of 53 attractions in Madeira
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Forests, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

there is something for everyone the mountain walkers or the simplest of the levedas there is some breath taking scenes. More

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Gateshead, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011
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Our second visit to the island, we stayed at the Royal Savoy, Funchal (again) having managed to get a discount room via the timeshare office from someone who couldnt take theirs up. Food wise there are lots of good places to eat, the Piano is particularly good near Reids. We did 2 levada walks, both around 11 km, both involving... More

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London, UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2009

Recommended for those keen to see untouched forest as far as the eye can see - easily reached from anywhere on the island (relatively new road systems and tunnels make this exceptionally easy). More

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East Kilbride, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2008
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Laurisilva...well lots of forest but that's about it. We've been twice to this lovely island and have yet to be disappointed. Still have not done any levadas so might have to return at least one more time. The mountains have some great-looking tracks to follow of which we only managed to squeeze in an hour or so's walking. Eating is... More

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Machico, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2009
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