The magic forest of Fanal, Madeira, Potugal
Posted by: 
5erBande
N 32° 48.716 W 017° 08.574
28S E 299376 N 3632471
Quick Description: The oldest laurel trees of Madeira
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 9/30/2011 2:07:56 PM
Waymark Code: WMCPQ1
Views: 9
Long Description:
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
Parking coordinates: N 32° 48.544 W 017° 08.490
Walk time: 5
Historical significance: Not listed
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.
