Portugal's Nature Parks
The "Ria Formosa" was chosen as one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal due to it‘s unique ecosystem.
The "Ria Formosa" was chosen as one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal due to it‘s unique ecosystem.
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The "Ria Formosa" was chosen as one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal due to it‘s unique ecosystem.
Madeira, Portugal's autonomous island in the Atlantic, has protected two-thirds of its landscape since 1982.
The Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina is considered one of the last intact ecosystems.
The nature park „Serra da Estrela“ is the largest protected area on the Iberian peninsula.
The Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês is known for its oak forests, which are predominantly pedunculate.
This documentary is a scenic expedition through majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, powerful waterfalls, threatening fjords and almighty glaciers. Hardly any other country offers such a variety of spectacular forces of nature! We will give you an insight on how it can be that the people of a small, distant island with only a fraction of sunlight in some months are happier than the people in more sun-blessed countries.
Majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, raging waterfalls, threatening fjords, mighty glaciers, endless lava fields – there is hardly another country in the world that offers as much impressive nature as Iceland, the remote island in the harsh North Sea. The nature in Iceland is immense! Here, the four elements of nature can be experienced as raw and as close-up as practically no other place on Earth. And nowhere on the northern hemisphere can the origin of life, can growth and decay be experienced as dramatically as here. Besides the impressive nature, we get to know the dramatic history of the Viking culture with its nature-influenced mythology and discuss the negative effects of excessive tourism.
Iranian musician Hamid embarks on a journey through Hormozgan to unite black artists for a concert.
A significant part of its water is used for irrigation purposes.
A whim of nature, however, denies the Ebro an outlet in the Bay of Biscay:
With a length of 1007 kilometers, the Tagus is the Iberian Peninsula's longest river.
Occasionally, the mysterious Guadiana re-surfaces as a lake only to disappear again beneath the ground.
With a length of 897 kilometers, the Duero is the Iberian Peninsula's third longest river.
In Borneo's disappearing rainforests, the Penan struggle to protect their ancient way of life.
The construction of Mecca's giant clock tower breaks records, overcoming unique engineering challenges.
Ireland's Midland has its own distinctive charm – rivers, lakes, and gently rolling countryside.
Ireland was a place to experiment with exotic plants. Lots of sun and rain have made it a botanical paradise.
Ireland is known for its raw nature – pounding waves, cliffs, rain and storms.
Piotr Pilasiewicz revives medieval tree beekeeping, crafting forest homes for honey bees to thrive.
The story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China.
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