Lava rock - Import export

"Origin Hawaii salts Salt has a long tradition in Hawaii, as in many other cultures. For Hawaiians, salt is an essential component for achieving inner balance. It supports the natural flow of life and symbolises a deep connection with nature. The Hawaiian salts with their distinctive colours reflect the colours of the land. Black for the volcanic origin, red for the ever-present sacred Alaea earth and for freedom, green for the vegetation and white for the water that surrounds the islands and the snow-capped mountain peaks. Production and Colour Salt is extracted from the Pacific coast near the island of Molokai. The water is allowed to evaporate using solar energy. The salt crystals are then mixed with mineral extracts to give it the distinctive colours of Hawaiian salt. Black Hawaiian salt is created by adding pure activated charcoal from lava rocks. Specific Properties Black Hawaiian Salt: 1.24% Ca.…"

IIsolated from the rest of the island, lies the Nuns Valley, a caldron surrounded by lava rock a perfect contrast. Leaving Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos one of Madeiras unique viewpoints. We then make our way up to Eira do Serrado where the chestnut trees and eucalyptus are seen at every angle. At 1094m above sea level, (if weather permits) you will be able to see the view to the Nuns Valley. Lost stop is at Monte one of Madeira´s old touristic stops with a visit to the church, for those who want a little adventure, you can try the toboggan rides.

This half day trip takes you to the Northern part of the Island in a beautiful Vine Village you find the remarkable natural caves of Madeira where a guided thirty five minute tour takes down into a Lava Tube surrounded by stunning rock formation small pools of water where the wine dealers use to cool down their bottles. This tour is only available in english and portuguese. After the cave tour a visit to the geological centre of Madeira where more information is provided and at the end we show a movie on this island was formed. A visit to the village to see the old chapel and a stop in quinta grande to see the amazing viewpoint of this coast, once used by the priest as a place to hide. This tour is guided from the hotel. Recommended as a half day program for the family.