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 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 ...

It's like stepping into a world where time stands still. The Laurisilva of Madeira, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a remnant of a once widespread laurel forest. This magical enclave is home to ...