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Laurissilva & nature

The Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage relict laurel forest covering close to a fifth of the island, mostly on the wetter north-facing slopes. Queimadas and the Rabaçal valleys are the easiest places to walk into it.

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Fanal Forest
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Fanal Forest

Fanal's centuries-old til trees look magical wrapped in mist. Without the fog, it's just a windswept pasture — here's when to actually expect it.

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