Aljazeera - The Traveler - Portugal - Episode 3

Let's make the horizon our destination Through the very far away place we will travel Together we will travel and explore The dawn of the day The mystery of the shadows of yesterday We have not touched the history of the times. Let's read the history of the future Let's celebrate what is dear to our hearts And for the holy things that make our humanity so glorious To discover the myths and wonders of the world While she was hiding See the details of the colors. We feel her pulse. To catch our visions And everything we can imagine becomes true I am the traveler. And take a step today In a modern world. It's called the "floating garden" in the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its nature which is the most important tourist attraction in it It was a rare tourist destination five years ago. But today it is the focus of many travel and tourism lovers. Come and get to know her. The island of Madeira was known to the Romans. But Portuguese sailors rediscovered it in the 15th century. The spring is therein Due to the moderate temperatures there throughout the year The Al-Jazeera is under attack by the Islamic State. Along the mountains and the slopes and many valleys You can see its diversity of plants and animals. During the hike in one of its nature reserves Which makes up one-third of the area of Al-Jazeera The industrial canal is being penetrated by the island of Madeira. These channels are called " Levada ". And thanks to her, I'm named Madera Island. We'll try today to explore the green heart of Madeira Island. But in order to explore this island we must use expertise Madeira Island was started in the year 5009 when it was a manager who was making the presentation And he was thinking of bringing the water from the printed Al-Jazeera. To the Al-Jazeera, the most dangerous place. This place is very important for the island of Madeira. How long does it take to switch channels? It's amazing on the main side. Because we have a small channel And we're talking about 2,000 kilometers from this part. Two thousand kilometers? Yes, two thousand kilometers. Whoa. It's amazing. Through your paths you will pass flowers and vines and trees of al-ghar and sarasar, There are many small caves and cliffs. Yes, the tourists are in one of the other. Because most of the waterways are very narrow. And barely enough for one person. And it can turn into a slippery slope sometimes. Ta'rojats and curves drawn by the mountain plants and the giant trees With branches and branches extended You're hanging out on the road. To form a beautiful artistic tableau You evoke in my mind images from the world of fairy tales. Oh, my God, all this beauty. Laurel's forest is one of the very few forests That survived the Ice Age. Here you see the beauty of nature It's like no one's touched these woods. This is a phone call, the capital of Madeira. It's small enough to explore in a day. I'll try to get to know the people of the city first. By wandering in the old markets. Please. And why does this place look so scary? Thank you very much. Hello, how are you? Would you like to try some of the phones? Yes, please. This is the Al-Funsal And that looks like banana and fennel and kiwi, okay? The banana and the fennel and the kewi? And the key, yes. It looks broken. Yes, I did. Usually you open in the top. Not good for everyone. And eat inside. I've never seen this before in my life. Just here in the office. Just in the office? Just in the office. These tropical fruits exist only in Madera. It's a mixture of pineapple and papaya. and pineapple, and pomegranate, and clover. - I'm not going to. Banana and Finnibal and Key. Mouse and the key. Thank you. It's easy to walk around the city. With her family and friendly visitors. It will catch your attention and you will wander through its streets The old and the deep houses And graffiti on her doorstep. Especially in Santa Maria Street. Which turned into an open art gallery. The flight to Madera is not over. Only by visiting the historic botanical garden in it. Which we'll go up to now. I'm amazed at the diversity of plants in this garden. which overlooks the city and the surrounding mountainous areas. I gathered this garden of many unique plants and trees It reflects the Portuguese exploration adventures in the 15th century. Through the plants I gathered from those trips from the areas I reached In Africa, Japan and China. This is one of the most expensive means of transport in the world. It's a sleigh ride. And the tourists move from Monti to Fonchal. Let's go I know now why you consider this means of transportation a fun and exciting means People in their traditional clothes use their boots as brakes for these slides. The silk and cotton are part of the culture of the people of Al-Jazeera. Centuries ago it was a source of income for many families there. Where they were exchanged for their needs of food Europeans discovered the skill of the inhabitants in the mid-19th century Then he started exporting it to various European cities commercially. And even today is considered an important part in its economy Hello, what's up? I'm a cook. I'm John. Pleased to meet you. Hello, I'm Patricia. How are you? Hello, I'm a cook. I want to know what it means to move in a direction Moving in is very important. Very important for our families. Every move has a name In this factory we learn about the stages of manufacturing the metal parts Starting from the design and preparation of the drawings. Then the printing and the embroidery and the cutting and the making. Till you reach the hands of her lover There are no modern textile factories. Only that the embroidery is done here by hand in the island of Madera. by the hands of women of great learning and skill. The al-Saisyah obviously wants to buy such a thing. Which can remain a memory for generations to come. There's another way to find out what kind of fish live in the water. Either the fish market or another way. One of the most attractive tourist experiences in Madera The 500 thousand liters of salt water With the shark and hundreds of other fish species We are in Portomonese village This beautiful pool you see is not man-made. But it's a natural volcanic rock at least 100 thousand years old. The port is formed by the point of contact of the Albanians. That's been in this place since the Eurasian Age. And these lakes are connected to each other under the surface of the water. From around it you can see the Black Volcanic Islands as a wonderful backdrop to the scene. Clean water is maintained by the rising tide. A scene from the sculpture of nature and a proof of its power and majesty. From this last stop in Portomonese we bid farewell to Madeira Island The garden that floats in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean The city of Nazareth is named after the city of Nazareth in the Arab world. The city of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are considered the most popular in Portugal. Its beauty and beaches invite visitors to descend upon it when they see it. This beautiful landscape is truly a cause for reflection. But she has some invitation to adventure. You have a world-famous watchman. As the adventurers from the surf-loving Due to the high waves in some seasons And there are many schools for beginners to learn this exciting sport. Is this the first time? I wanted to tell you that exciting sports is the best way for you to start. We have other things but I wanted to tell you that Let's start with that. Okay, let's start. These are the immigrants? This is the waves' keeper. Don't touch him Use three fingers under the charm. And bring your hand to your face Okay, forget your fingers. Try to see the waves Then forget your fingers. This is the traditional method of fishing. Man used ancient fishing skills to get food. I'll try to learn the skills of fishing without killing any animals. This is the way. Very good. The Castle of the Moors in Sintra Castle with walls and huge towers You're going to the city of Lisbon. It's surrounded by forests and landscapes. The one who has the breath It was a military base and a place where Muslims gathered. It remained inhabited until the eleventh century. But parts of it were destroyed during the great earthquake of September. In the middle of the 18th century As long as this beautiful city was green The seat of the royal family that ruled Portugal for centuries. wherein they built their magnificent palaces, Including Muslims in Andalusia. Who built this magnificent castle in the 8th century AD Near the Castle of the Moors Qasar bina or what is called today Qasar al-Watanini Built in the 19th century He has become the most famous icon of Portugal. And the symbols of the Romanesque architecture in the world Which was popular in the 19th century The palace is a combination of Indian, Arabic, Persian and European architecture. When you look at the palace Imagine the carriage of horses that travels between the narrow roads. And along the green forests The pregnant princesses and princes To the palace that stands on the top of a beautiful green mountain The mountain range with its castles and palaces The Romans called it the "Mountain of the Moon". For her magic and her beautiful nature and her proximity to the sky