Ribeira Primeira Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Madeira > Machico > Santo António da Serra

Location

Ribeira Primeira Park is located in Santo António da Serra, a village within the municipality of Machico, in the district of Madeira. This area is distinguished by its rural and mountainous environment, offering an exuberant natural setting and a mild climate, characteristic of the island's higher regions.

Its position provides a tranquil refuge, far from the hustle and bustle, where contact with nature is the central point of the visitor experience.

The Ribeira Trail and Trout Nurseries

At the heart of the park, an engaging trail unfolds along the stream that gives it its name. This path is notable for the constant presence of water, which shapes the landscape and lends the place an atmosphere of freshness and serenity.

Along the stream, it is possible to observe the trout nurseries, where this aquatic species is raised, offering a glimpse of the local wildlife. Small waterfalls and natural pools complement the scenery, inviting slow exploration and attentive observation of the environment.

Laurissilva Forest Environment

Ribeira Primeira Park is immersed in the dense and luxuriant vegetation of the Laurissilva forest. This type of forest, endemic to Macaronesia, creates a unique ecosystem, where large trees and varied undergrowth form a deep green carpet.

The abundant foliage offers natural shade and contributes to the purity of the air, providing a feeling of total immersion in a preserved natural environment, characteristic of Madeira's most emblematic landscapes.

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