Laurisilva of Madeira World Heritage Site

Official name

Laurisilva of Madeira | UNESCO

Country

Portugal | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Island of Madeira
32.7666° Lat, -17.0000° Lon | Map

Code

934

Time Zone

Europe/Lisbon (WET, +0000)

Current Time

Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1999. The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endemic species such as the Madeiran long-toed pigeon.