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Too Many Tourists? How Madeira Deals with the Crowds

Madeira is one of the most stunning islands in the Atlantic, where dramatic cliffs and lush green landscapes blend with Portuguese culture. But there’s a problem: like many popular destinations, Madeira is struggling with mass tourism, leading to crowded viewpoints, packed hiking trails and pressure on the environment. So what’s being done about it? DW's Anja Koch explores Madeira's strategies — including time-slot systems for hiking trails designed to manage visitor numbers. What do you think? Could Madeira's measures become a model for other destinations? CREDITS: Report: Anja Koch Camera: Marco Borowski  Editing: Philipp Czegka Supervising editor: Christina Deicke 00:00 Intro 00:48 Map: where is Madeira located? 00:58 Funchal - Port of Funchal 01:20 Funchal's old town 01:33 Mercado dos Lavradores 02:28 Cable Car to Monte 02:58 Monte Palace Tropical Garden 03:12 Tobbogans 04:11 Interview with Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture 05:48 Hike on the 25 fontes trail: how to book a slot and get there 07:48 Meet guide Eli Kolb for an alternative hiking route ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Travel youtube.com/dwtravel Would you like to find out more about DW Travel? ▸Facebook: facebook.com/dw.travel ▸Instagram: instagram.com/dw_travel DW Travel is showing you the captivating world of travel. Come along with us to regions and cities in Germany, throughout Europe and to far-away destinations. #Madeira #SustainableTravel #TravelPortugal #FutureOfTravel #dwtravel