Madeira and Porto Santo

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In Columbus' Footsteps to Discover an Archipelago of Rare Beauty, Abounding in Luxuriant Forests and Local Tradition, Where a Crystalline Sea Is the Backdrop to a Glorious History and Centuries of Culture isbn aa-mtt-iami-? Outstanding and justly famous among the many genuine and precious \ products . \ of the lands of the " archipelago, the refined Madeira wine, still produced by strictly traditional methods, is appreciated worldwide and exported to every corner of the globe. Crafts production on Madeira vaunts authentic masterpieces, known all over the world and much in demand. For example, the extraordinary creations in wicker, cultivated on the island and woven with peerless mastery, and the splendid cmbroideries, the skilled work of Madeira's women: two pillars not only of the economy but alsó of the rich local folklore. Hospitable hotels, top-class facilities, excellent organization: these are the secrets of the recently planned tourist developments, alsó famous for their... Tovább

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In Columbus' Footsteps to Discover an Archipelago of Rare Beauty, Abounding in Luxuriant Forests and Local Tradition, Where a Crystalline Sea Is the Backdrop to a Glorious History and Centuries of Culture isbn aa-mtt-iami-? Outstanding and justly famous among the many genuine and precious \ products . \ of the lands of the " archipelago, the refined Madeira wine, still produced by strictly traditional methods, is appreciated worldwide and exported to every corner of the globe. Crafts production on Madeira vaunts authentic masterpieces, known all over the world and much in demand. For example, the extraordinary creations in wicker, cultivated on the island and woven with peerless mastery, and the splendid cmbroideries, the skilled work of Madeira's women: two pillars not only of the economy but alsó of the rich local folklore. Hospitable hotels, top-class facilities, excellent organization: these are the secrets of the recently planned tourist developments, alsó famous for their perfect golf courses. A clear, uncontaminated sea. with waves that are the joy of surfing enthusiasts, untouched nature, dense forests stretching as far as the eye can see, green meadows dotted with brightly colored flowers: all in an archipelago that is a true corner of paradise. Everything on Madeira speaks to ancient tradition. Even the economy, with its by-now historical resources: agriculture. but alsó herding with its timehonored rituals, and naturally fishing, with the picturesque local boats that ply the ocean since time immemorial. 9788847612495 Vissza