Inside one of Europe's last intact coastal ecosystems

Nature · Published 22 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the rugged southwest of Portugal, where steep cliffs and high waves have protected a rare, unspoiled landscape from the reach of mass tourism.

This documentary examines the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, a protected coastal strip in southern Portugal established in 1988. The film captures the near-natural forests and diverse bird life that thrive in this sparsely populated region.

The series highlights how the constant wind and powerful waves have helped preserve this unique ecosystem, allowing flora and fauna to develop without human interference.

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