Posto Florestal do Fanal, Ranger station in Seixal, Portugal
The Posto Florestal do Fanal ranger station stands within a protected laurel forest ecosystem on Madeira island, offering nature information and guidance.
The station was established to protect Madeira's ancient laurel forests, which have existed on the island since the Tertiary period.
Local rangers share their knowledge about Madeiran biodiversity through educational programs that connect visitors with endemic plant and animal species.
Visitors can access detailed maps of hiking trails, obtain permits for specific activities, and receive guidance about weather conditions at the station.
The station monitors one of the last remaining laurel forests in Europe, which contains species that disappeared from continental areas millions of years ago.
Location: Seixal
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Fanal, 9270 Porto Moniz, Portugal 9270 Porto Moniz
Phone: +351969086485
Website: https://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/ifcn/contactos/52-localizacao-postos-florestais.html
GPS coordinates: 32.80951,-17.14098
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:29
This collection covers the main natural areas and cultural sites across Madeira, a Portuguese island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. The route connects coastal regions with highland areas, showcasing the diverse vegetation that results from the subtropical climate and varied elevation levels. Included locations feature Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak at 1,861 meters, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girão, the botanical gardens of Funchal with plant collections from multiple continents, and several coastal and mountain viewpoints. The route also incorporates examples of traditional levada irrigation channels, which have distributed water across the island for centuries.
São Vicente Caves
9.3 km
Levada das 25 Fontes
5.1 km
25 Fontes Falls
5.1 km
Risco waterfall
5.7 km
Véu da Noiva Falls
4.8 km
Miradouro dos Ilhéus da Ribeira da Janela
5.2 km
Natural pools of Porto Moniz
7.1 km
Teleférico Achadas da Cruz
8.2 km
Aquário da Madeira
6.8 km
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
9.6 km
Pico Ruivo do Paul
6.8 km
Porto Moniz Light
7 km
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
8.4 km
Capela de São Lourenço
9.2 km
Laje beach
3.2 km
Fanal
396 m
Capela dos Reis Magos
9.2 km
Chão da Ribeira
2.6 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte
9.1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
8.5 km
Câmara Municipal de São Vicente
8.9 km
Foz da Ribeira da Janela
5.2 km
Igreja de São João Baptista
9.6 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
9.3 km
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
4.3 km
Miradouro da Vila do Porto Moniz
6.6 km
Fontanário de 1887
6.9 km
Foz da Ribeira de São Vicente
8.8 kmReviews
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