2023 Madeira – Day 5

Boaventura is located on the northern coast of Madeira, within the municipality of São Vicente, and extends from the Atlantic shoreline into a steep, deeply incised valley system reaching the island’s interior highlands. The settlement pattern is predominantly linear, following the valley floor and lower slopes, reflecting long-term adaptation to rugged terrain and hydrological constraints. The region occupies a transitional zone between the coastal environment and the mountainous interior, resulting in pronounced gradients in climate, vegetation, and land use over short distances.

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2023 Madeira – Day 2

Miradouro Ponta do Furado – General Overview

Miradouro Ponta do Furado is located on the northeastern coast of Madeira, within the municipality of Santana. The viewpoint occupies a prominent headland projecting into the Atlantic Ocean and offers unobstructed views of Madeira’s rugged coastline and the open sea. The surrounding area is characterized by a low degree of human modification and forms part of a largely preserved coastal landscape.

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