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A lone hiker in white shirt crouches by a dark pool beneath a tall waterfall in a lush green forest grotto.

Waterfall and pool in Madeira forest

A secluded waterfall plunges into a dark, mirror-like pool surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense green vegetation in a shaded forest setting. A solitary visitor in light clothing explores the grotto, illustrating the natural beauty of Madeira's hiking trails and water features found along traditional levada walks.

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