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São Roque Do Faial

Birdwatching at Laurisilva Forest Viewpoint

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São Roque Do Faial

Birdwatching at Laurisilva Forest Viewpoint

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Birdwatching at Laurisilva Forest Viewpoint

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    1. Vereda dos Balcões – Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

    5.79km

    01:57

    290m

    290m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Levada do Furado Trail – Levada do Furado loop from Marco

    6.92km

    02:01

    180m

    180m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Balcões Viewpoint – Levada dos Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

    12.9km

    04:48

    760m

    750m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    February 16, 2024

    There is also a display board with pictures and names of the birds that live in Madeira

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      February 19, 2024

      You can watch the birds on the balcony

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        May 15, 2024

        There are a lot of curious finches here, but please don't always stuff them with cheap bread. 🤷

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          August 8, 2024

          The finches are very trusting and wait for tourists with food.

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            March 11, 2025

            We wondered why the birds are so tame... down in the village you can obviously buy bird food, the birds will literally eat out of your hand...😍

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