Madeira Island
November 11th, 2009 — 3:36am
Madeira Island is located about 580 km off the African coast, approximately 400 km north of Tenerife. Despite its small size, 58 km long by 23 km wide, reaches a high altitude (the highest peak of Madeira, Pico Ruivo, is 1862m and Cape Girao is the second highest cliff in the world).
The altitude and the volcanic island of Madeira makes no beaches. Still there are several natural pools formed in the volcanic rocks, which you can enjoy the beautiful Atlantic waters that wash the coasts. Continue reading »