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In the Tour "Ribeira Brava: The Barn of the First Atlantic City" we will embark on a journey starting with the formation of the planet Earth, passing through the particularities of the Madeira archipelago and its settlement by the Portuguese. The valley and buildings of Ribeira Brava's Historical Center will serve as didactic material to observe scientific, historical, and cultural specificities.
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Meeting and pickup
Ribeira Brava village is accessible by the island's road structure, mainly by the Via Rápida 1 (VR1), Via Expresso 3 (VE3) e Via Expresso 4 (VE4). The meeting point is on the seafront, in the military structure with a circular shape named "Forte de São Bento da Ribeira Brava"
Itinerary
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1) Introduction to the geological formation and characteristics of the Madeira Archipelago; 2) Description of the flash floods that occurred in Madeira Island; 3) Interpretation of spatial planning of Ribeira Brava village; 4) Observation in situ of quaternary alluvial deposits and subaerial lava flows; 5) Synthesis about Madeira's settlement; 6) Engineering particularities of the manor house of Captain Luis Gonçalves Silva; 7) Observation of one of the Portuguese's Global Heritage Stones; 8) Sugar cane mills and their relation to the socio-economic evolution of Madeira; 9) Observation of the Portuguese-pavement style and the Madeiran-pavement style applied in the Town Hall building; 10) Resume about the foundation of the Ribeira Brava Municipality; 11) Visit and experience a local grocery store for a typical drink; 12) Analysis of the macroscopic characteristics of the geological materials used in houses construction; 13) Visit the local market of Ribeira Brava.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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