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WILD PORTUGAL
THE CAPTIVATING NATURE AND WILDLIFE
OF A UNIQUE SPOT IN THE WORLD
Introduction
Portugal is a natural paradise located in the southwest of Europe, an extraordinary place twinned with the ocean, with more than 1000 km of coastline and wild archipelagos full of biodiversity.
From the high inland mountains in the north and the vast plains in the south, to the wild coast and Atlantic islands, Portugal's natural wealth is unparalleled.
Large rivers cross the country, flowing into the Atlantic and creating estuaries and marshes full of life, unique in the world.
High forested mountains are the refuge of wolves, eagles, lynxes and roe deer, while whales, dolphins and sharks thrive in the Portuguese archipelagos.
Portugal is home to landscapes where the intense blue of the ocean mixes with the dense green of its mountains and forests.
Touring the Portuguese country is to embark on a fascinating journey in which to discover the natural wonders of Portugal.
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Synopsis
Portugal is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in Europe. This region, where two continents meet, is home to extraordinary creatures, many of which live nowhere else on the planet.
Throughout 2 episodes, we will discover the life of the most emblematic animals of Portugal and their ecosystems in a unique experience.
episodios
Episode 1
UNDER THE SUMMITS
The Portuguese interior mountain ranges are biogeographic borders that separate the bare rocky peaks from the dense forests and fertile valleys. From the peaks of Peneda-Gerés and Serra da Estrela, where numerous rivers originate, to their final destination in the ocean.
The numerous water courses that cross the Portuguese territory define the character of its wild inhabitants.
To the south of the Tagus River, cork oak and holm oak forests predominate. To the north of the Duero River the deciduous forest prevails.
Wolves, lynxes, owls and eagles live in these unique places in the world.
Episode 2
THE LAST FRONTIER
The coast of Portugal, with its 1290 km in length, is the last border of southern Europe, after which only the great Atlantic Ocean rules.
Steep cliffs, wild and fertile beaches, deltas and marshes define this amazing ecosystem full of life and biodiversity.
But Portugal's wild treasures do not end here, 1,500 km offshore lies the incredible volcanic archipelago of the Azores, one of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world, where whales, manta rays, dolphins and sharks thrive.
LOCALIZACIONES
Locations
Islands and coasts
RIA FORMOSA: 60 km of dunes and sweet and salty lagoons full of aquatic life and unique places in the world.
Species: flamingos and chameleon.
LAS BERLENGAS: islands near the Portuguese coast (Peniche), with marine caves and crystal clear waters.
Species: common dolphin, Cory's shearwater, common guillemot, kestrel.
AZORES: archipelago of nine islands of volcanic origin located 1,500 kilometers west of Lisbon. An incredible paradise in the Atlantic.
Species: whales and sharks.
LA ARRABIDA: mountain ranges that connect directly to the ocean.
Species: waterfowl and migration, Bonelli's eagle, mongoose, peregrine falcon.
MADEIRA: laurel forest unique in the world due to its size and age.
Species: the rare Madeira storm-petrel or Castro's pamperito.
VICENTINE COAST/ ALENTEJO: 100 km of wild and untamed coast, a landscape marked by steep cliffs and the best preserved wild beaches in Europe.
Species: sea otters, coastal storks (unique in the world) and osprey.
Locations
Inland ranges
VALE DO GUADIANA NATURAL PARK: magnificent landscapes with the centenarian tide mills and lush Mediterranean scrub. Pulo do Lobo waterfall.
Species: Iberian lynx.
DA PENEDA-GERÉS NATIONAL PARK: mountain range with valleys with lush vegetation and constant presence of water in the form of waterfalls, streams and rivers.
Species: fox, wild horse or “garrano”, wild cat.
SIERRA DA ESTRELA: area of great beauty with impressive mountain slopes. Birth of great rivers. Glacial valleys.
Species: golden eagle, wild boar.
PARQUE NATURAL DO TEJO INTERNACIONAL: transition zone between the mountains of central Portugal and the plains of Alentejo. Deep valleys and wild landscapes next to the Tagus. Nesting area. Excellent area for bird watching.
Species: genets, black stork.
DAS SERRAS DE AIRE E CANDEEIROS NATURAL PARK: limestone massif with large caves and chasms.
Species: bats (up to 18 species).
SINTRA CASCAIS NATURAL PARK: orchard that extends from the Sintra mountain range to the Atlantic coast, where it conquers dune beaches and vertiginous cliffs over 100 meters above sea level.
SERRA DO MONTESINHO NATURAL PARK: one of the largest natural areas in Portugal. Undulating plateaus cut by deep embedded valleys. Sierra de Montesihno and Serra Da Coroa. Extensive biodiversity.
Species: roe deer and wolves.
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