The magic forest of Fanal, Madeira, Potugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 5erBande
N 32° 48.716 W 017° 08.574
28S E 299376 N 3632471
The oldest laurel trees of Madeira
Waymark Code: WMCPQ1
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
Views: 20

Fanal is a place of rare beauty in the plateau of Paul da Serra.
I suggest to go there in the afternoon, when the fog comes an it looks mystic. Be quiet and wait for the elves and goblins ...
More impressions you can find at gc.com: GC1N166
Genus/Species: Laurel tree (laurus azorica ?)

Height: 24

Girth: 8

Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle

Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching

Location type: Other public property

Age: 500

Historical significance:
UNESCO World Heritage


Website reference: [Web Link]

Parking coordinates: N 32° 48.544 W 017° 08.490

Walk time: 5

Planter: Not listed

Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
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The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.
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