Pink Quinta & Banana Plantation (Musa acuminata), Madeira

This distinctively vibrant pink Quinta, featuring traditional Madeiran architecture with pointed turrets, stands amidst the steep, terraced hillsides of the Funchal region. The historic residence is surrounded by dense banana plantations (Musa acuminata), a primary agricultural export of the island cultivated on characteristic volcanic terraces known as 'poios'. The composition highlights the juxtaposition of colonial-style luxury and the intensive agricultural landscape typical of this Portuguese archipelago.

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Photo Details
Camera: FUJIFILM X-T50
Date Taken: February 17, 2026
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Shutter Speed: 1/55s
Used Lens: SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
ISO: 125
Flash: No
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