Nature Reserves
Three uninhabited volcanic islands south-east of Madeira, protected on land and at sea as a refuge for the Mediterranean monk seal and for rare seabirds. Visits are by boat and need prior authorisation.
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Three uninhabited volcanic islands south-east of Madeira, protected on land and at sea as a refuge for the Mediterranean monk seal and for rare seabirds. Visits are by boat and need prior authorisation.
Portugal's first exclusively marine reserve, created in 1986 on the south coast of Madeira just east of Funchal. Clear water, large dusky groupers and a ban on fishing make it one of the island's most popular places to dive and snorkel.
One of 7 places in Nature Reserves
One of 7 places in Nature Reserves