Embark on a private tour of Ribeira Brava, the barn of the first Atlantic city. Explore the formation of Earth, the Madeira archipelago, and Portuguese settlement. Discover the scientific, historical, and cultural wonders of Ribeira Brava’s Historical Center.
Embark on a private tour of Ribeira Brava, the barn of the first Atlantic city. Explore the formation of Earth, the Madeira archipelago, and Portuguese settlement. Discover the scientific, historical, and cultural wonders of Ribeira Brava’s Historical Center.
- Ribeira Brava - 1) Introduction to the geological formation and characteristics of the Madeira Archipelago;
- Description of the flash floods that occurred in Madeira Island;
- Interpretation of spatial planning of Ribeira Brava village;
- Observation in situ of quaternary alluvial deposits and subaerial lava flows;
- Synthesis about Madeira’s…
- Ribeira Brava - 1) Introduction to the geological formation and characteristics of the Madeira Archipelago;
- Description of the flash floods that occurred in Madeira Island;
- Interpretation of spatial planning of Ribeira Brava village;
- Observation in situ of quaternary alluvial deposits and subaerial lava flows;
- Synthesis about Madeira’s settlement;
- Engineering particularities of the manor house of Captain Luis Gonçalves Silva;
- Observation of one of the Portuguese’s Global Heritage Stones;
- Sugar cane mills and their relation to the socio-economic evolution of Madeira;
- Observation of the Portuguese-pavement style and the Madeiran-pavement style applied in the Town Hall building;
- Resume about the foundation of the Ribeira Brava Municipality;
- Visit and experience a local grocery store for a typical drink;
- Analysis of the macroscopic characteristics of the geological materials used in houses construction;
- Visit the local market of Ribeira Brava.
- Bottled water included
- Expert local guide
- Tea and coffee provided
- Alcoholic beverages available
- Bottled water included
- Expert local guide
- Tea and coffee provided
- Alcoholic beverages available
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
On the ‘Ribeira Brava: The Barn of the First Atlantic City’ tour, we’ll begin with the genesis of the Earth, move through the unique attributes of the Madeira archipelago and its colonization by the Portuguese. The valley and structures of the Historical Center of Ribeira Brava will act as educational tools to explore scientific, historic, and cultural nuances.
On the ‘Ribeira Brava: The Barn of the First Atlantic City’ tour, we’ll begin with the genesis of the Earth, move through the unique attributes of the Madeira archipelago and its colonization by the Portuguese. The valley and structures of the Historical Center of Ribeira Brava will act as educational tools to explore scientific, historic, and cultural nuances.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.