Red-legged Partridge - Shutterstock / Martin Mecnarowski
Madeira Natural Park
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Red-legged Partridge - Shutterstock / Martin Mecnarowski
Portugal|Europe
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Madeira Natural Park
Portugal|Europe
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Wildlife
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Access
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Stay
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Safety
92
Photo
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Crowds
66
Cost
88
Birding
Madeira Natural Park is one of Europe's best island natural-history destinations, where laurel forest, steep Atlantic valleys, pelagic waters, seabirds, and dramatic volcanic scenery create a strong wildlife-and-landscape mix. It is strongest for birders, walkers, and photographers who want endemic island nature with very easy logistics.
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Wildlife Species
Madeiran endemic and Macaronesian birds
UncommonBird · Best time: Morning
Pelagic seabirds and cetaceans offshore
UncommonBird or Mammal · Best time: Boat trips
Island lizards and laurel-forest fauna
UncommonReptile or Mixed · Best time: Warm daylight periods
Monk seal occasionally in protected coastal sectors
RareMammal · Best time: Specialist luck-heavy viewing
Geography
- Terrain
- Volcanic island, laurel forest, cliffs, levadas, offshore Atlantic waters
- Elevation
- Sea level to high island peaks
- Climate
- Subtropical maritime
- Area
- Island-wide protected natural landscape
Weather
- Best Months
- AprilMayJuneSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- 14-28°C
- Rainfall
- Moderate and very seasonal by altitude and slope exposure
- Humidity
- 50-95%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Madeira Airport with very easy road access around the island
One of the easiest island natural-history destinations in Europe
Transport
- Levada and laurel-forest route
- Pelagic boat trip
- Seabird and island-endemic itinerary
Where to Stay
Hotels and guesthouses across Madeira
Budget to PremiumHotel or Guesthouse · Excellent island-wide base network
Rural stays in mountain and forest sectors
Mid-rangeGuesthouse · Useful for trail and birding access
Location
32.7600, -16.9300View larger map
