“On Madeira you can escape quickly and easily from the bustle of modern life by walking alongside the island`s extensive network of irrigation canals. Called levadas, these watercourses link village to village and penetrate deep into the mountains heart of the island. Levadas follow the island`s contours, falling with an almost imperceptible gradient so it is possible to walk for miles on level paths, enjoying Madeira´s exhilarating landscapes with none of the physical effort normally associated with mountain climbing. Along the route you will encounter shady eucalyptus forest, fragrant with menthol, sundappled clearings where butterflies feed, banks of wild hydrangeas and amaryllis, rural farms and orchards, rockcut tunnels and waterfalls.” (pg. 12)
(The AA travel guide “Essential Madeira” (2001))
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