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Aqua Natura Bay
A modern four-star oceanfront hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the dramatic mountains of Madeira's north coast, in Porto Moniz. Rooms have balconies with direct Atlantic views, and facilities include an outdoor pool above the ocean, an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath, with complimentary access to the Porto Moniz natural swimming pools.
Read MoreCaniço
A south-coast town above the Atlantic between Funchal and the airport, long used as a quieter base for exploring Madeira's eastern peninsula and the high peaks.
Read MorePanoramic and storytelling photography workshop
Workshop on composing wide-angle panoramas that convey the scale of a landscape and on incorporating storytelling elements into a visual narrative.
Read MoreReturn to the Laurissilva Forest
Photography session in the Laurissilva Forest, where fog often gathers and creates atmospheric conditions among the ancient trees.
Read MorePre-dawn ascent of Pico Ruivo
Pre-dawn ascent through mist-covered slopes to Madeira's highest peak, with the possibility of photographing the Milky Way before sunrise if conditions allow, then the first golden light piercing the clouds over rugged peaks, deep valleys and layered hills.
Read MoreCascata do Risco at Rabaçal
Long-exposure compositions of the Cascata do Risco, photographing its sheer drop and cascading water against the vibrant green of Rabaçal, an area dense with waterfalls and lush vegetation.
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Hike on the Levada dos Balcões trail, Laurissilva Forest
A short, easy walk along the Levada dos Balcoes, about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) each way with barely 100 ft (30 m) of gain and around half an hour on a wide, practically level path, leading to the Miradouro dos Balcoes with the Areeiro and Ruivo peaks as a backdrop.
Read MoreSeascape photography workshop
Workshop on seascape technique, post-processing and composition, covering wave motion, long exposures, balancing exposure in difficult light, and the use of leading lines, perspective and creative framing.
Read MoreSão Vicente coastal village and Capelinha de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Coastal village visit in São Vicente with pebble beaches and rocky shores, capturing the Atlantic swell, cliff light and the daily life of a fishing community, including the Capelinha de Nossa Senhora de Fátima.
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