This area of the parish of Seixal covers a portion of the vast area of laurisilva, Madeira's original forest that currently occupies 22% of the island's surface. It is characterized by a humid subtropical climate and large trees, mainly laurel, whitewood and cedar, constituting an ecosystem of high importance. It is classified as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Levada dos Cedros is one of the many typical irrigation canals in Madeira, originating in the outcrops of Lombo do Cedro, at around 1000 meters above sea level, on the eastern slope of Ribeira da Janela. Along the canal, it is possible to observe indigenous vegetation such as leaf litter, grapevines and uveiras-da-serra. It is one of the oldest levadas on the island, built in the 17th century and, like its counterparts, it is used to collect water and convey it to areas for agricultural and domestic use. It is included in the Laurissilva World Heritage classification and is part …
Located among the rocks, these pools are the ideal place for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing. They are formed from volcanic rocks that lent them some peculiar shapes.