Madeira's Landscape and Drive Through Back Roads
According to the South China Morning Post, the island of Madeira, situated in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, offers an indulgent escape featuring Portuguese lifestyle and natural pools, with a drive through its back roads guided by Wilson Fernandes.
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The South China Morning Post reports that Wilson Fernandes, who has South African heritage and speaks fluent English, drove the author through the less-traveled roads of Madeira in a Land Rover. Madeira is situated in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, located between 500 and 600 miles southwest of the Portuguese mainland. The author noted that the island's terrain, which includes steep inclines, challenging roads, and a mix of residential areas, opulent villas, and open land, brought to mind Saint Barthelemy in the Caribbean.
Wilson Fernandes drove the author to Paul da Serra, a wide plateau, from which one can view the surroundings from an altitude of nearly 5,000 feet (1,524 metres). The Fanal Forest is situated on top of this plateau and is characterized by its vibrant green color due to the native evergreen til trees, which are the source of the island's name.
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