Places to visit in Madeira, Portugal
9 places to visit in Madeira, Portugal, each with LOQAH's carefully crafted stamp of its own: Laurisilva of Madeira, Madeira, Pico Ruivo and more. Stand at any of them with the app open and the stamp is yours, confirmed on site, in your Madeira volume.
1 UNESCO World Heritage site · 4 Famous places to visit · 4 Hidden gems
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Madeira (1)
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Laurisilva of Madeira
A rare surviving laurel forest covering much of the island of Madeira, once widespread across southern Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is crossed by levada water channels that walkers follow through the trees.
Famous places to visit in Madeira (4)
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Madeira
A volcanic island in the Atlantic of about 740 square kilometres, with steep cliffs, levada walking trails and the capital Funchal. It is known for its flowers, fortified wine and mountain scenery.
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Pico Ruivo
The highest peak on Madeira at 1,861 metres, the third highest in Portugal. It can be reached on foot by trails, including the well known route from Pico do Areeiro along the ridge.
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Pico do Areeiro
The third highest peak on Madeira at 1,818 metres, often above the clouds. It is the starting point of a famous mountain trail to Pico Ruivo and has a viewpoint over the central peaks.
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Porto Santo
An island 43 kilometres northeast of Madeira, the northernmost and easternmost of the Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic. It is known for a golden sand beach that runs along much of its southern coast.
Hidden gems in Madeira (4)
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Cabo Girão
One of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, rising about 580 metres on Madeira's south coast. A glass floored skywalk lets visitors look straight down to the sea. The cliff lies above the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a short drive west of Funchal.
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Funchal Cathedral
The main church of Madeira, built in the early 16th century in Gothic style with a Moorish inspired wooden ceiling. It was financed by the island's sugar wealth. Inside are carved choir stalls, and the cathedral stands in the old town of Funchal.
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Madeira Botanical Garden
A botanical garden above Funchal on Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The land was once part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, who founded Reid's Hotel.
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Ponta de São Lourenço
A narrow peninsula at the eastern tip of Madeira, with dry red and ochre cliffs unlike the rest of the island. A coastal trail leads out along the ridge to viewpoints and a nature reserve.
Collecting in Madeira
What are the best places to visit in Madeira?
LOQAH lists 9 places in Madeira. The best known include Laurisilva of Madeira, Madeira, Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro and Porto Santo. Each has a stamp of its own to collect when you are there.
How many LOQAH stamps are there in Madeira?
9, and more are added over time. Each place has LOQAH's carefully crafted stamp of its own.
How do I collect a stamp in Madeira?
Open LOQAH at the place and get its stamp. LOQAH checks where you are once, at that moment; at the place itself the stamp is confirmed on site, with a gold badge.
I have been to places in Madeira before. Can I add them?
Yes. In Earlier trips, choose Madeira and swipe through its stamps, or import your Google Timeline. Each one goes into your volume with the date, if you know it.
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