The Madeira evergreen forests is a laurissilva ecoregion of southwestern Europe. It covers the archipelago of Madeira and some nearby islands (Desertas and Selvagens) in the Atlantic Ocean. Laurel forest, known as Laurisilva of Madeira, once covered the islands. Over centuries the laurel forests were mostly cleared. Madeira's remaining forests ...

UNESCO World Heritage since 1999, the Laurissilva forest is a unique natural treasure. Walk along the trails and 'levadas' that cross it and enjoy the privilege of being connected to this green area of Madeira. Features: A 20-million-year-old subtropical rainforest, the Laurissilva forest dates back to the Tertiary Age.

2010年12月2日 · 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 Laurisilva of Madeira (Portuguese: Floresta Laurissilva da Madeira) is a natural place declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. [1] It is considered a very valuable relic, due to its size and quality, of the laurisilva, a type of laurel forest that was very abundant in the past and is practically extinct today.

Developing between 300 and 1300 m of altitude, the Madeira Island Laurel Forest “Laurissilva” is a replica of the forests that covered much of Europe until the last glaciation. Classified by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage, it is the largest bay forest in the world.

Located in the heart of the Madeira archipelago, the UNESCO Laurisilva Forest is a breathtaking natural wonder that you can't miss during your visit. This ancient forest, also known as the Laurel Forest, covers around 20% of Madeira's main island and boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem.

2024年7月11日 · Protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999, it is widely assumed that most of Madeira’s picturesque Laurisilva forest (indicated on the Google map below) has never been felled and features some massive old trees …

Fanal Forest, is a fairytale, ancient laurel forest in the mountains of Madeira. The unique forest is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as it is one of the last laurel forests in the world. During a cloudy and rainy day, this forest turns into a mysterious place.

2024年3月9日 · Hidden away on the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira lies a natural gem that dates back millions of years: the enchanting Laurisilva forest. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, this ancient forest is a living testament to the incredible biodiversity that once covered much of Europe.

Madeira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the guardian of a natural treasure. The Laurissilva Forest, about 20 million years old, dates back to the Miocene and Pliocene periods of the Tertiary Period. It is a rare subtropical forest, which occupies around 15,000 hectares, corresponding to 20% of the island.