History of Madeira Slideshow

This Madeira slideshow video (1 minute and 48 seconds) gives a brief introduction to the history of the levada system that traverses the island. It also includes a glimpsing look at other aspects of Madeira's past. From 20 million years BC, when the archipelago was formed by volcanic eruption the history of these islands is long and varied. In this short slideshow presentation, we select just a few pointers towards those sights the tourist may want to explore further.