The magic forest of Fanal, Madeira, Potugal
Posted by: 
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
Views: 18
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
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Visit Instructions:
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