Portugal's Nature Parks - Episode 4: Madeira | Wildlife Documentary

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Madeira, Portugal's autonomous island in the Atlantic Ocean, is closer to the African coast than the mother country, Portugal, which is separated by about 900 kilometers. The island's name comes from Portuguese sailors who claimed the uninhabited island for themselves in 1419. Madeira means wood, and that was available in abundance. Almost the entire surface was covered by dense forest. Since 1982, two-thirds of the landscape has been protected.

Portugal, a narrow country in southwestern Europe, is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. But it offers much more than 600 kilometers of spectacular coastline and beautiful beaches.
Pristine, unspoiled landscapes, rare animals and plant species, and unique ecosystems can be found in the country's nature parks. The series explores five of Portugal's most important nature and national parks. These are protected areas for nature where flora and fauna can develop without any human interference. We explore the cliffs in the south of the country, the ski resort on the highest mountain in Portugal, and in the north, the green garden of the Iberian Peninsula.

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