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Ilhéu da Baleia is a volcanic rock formation in the Ponta da Barca Bay (municipality of Santa Cruz da Gracios). This geological formation is part of a protected landscape area, more precisely the Important Bird Area (IBA) of Ilhéu da Baleia and Ponta da Barca Bay. The basaltic rock of this formation has a reddish color and is shaped somewhat similar to whales that gave it its name. | Ilhéu da Baleia is a volcanic rock formation in the Ponta da Barca Bay (municipality of Santa Cruz da Gracios). This geological formation is part of a protected landscape area, more precisely the Important Bird Area (IBA) of Ilhéu da Baleia and Ponta da Barca Bay. The basaltic rock of this formation has a reddish color and is shaped somewhat similar to whales that gave it its name. | ||
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Ilhéu da Baleia is a volcanic rock formation in the Ponta da Barca Bay (municipality of Santa Cruz da Gracios). This geological formation is part of a protected landscape area, more precisely the Important Bird Area (IBA) of Ilhéu da Baleia and Ponta da Barca Bay. The basaltic rock of this formation has a reddish color and is shaped somewhat similar to whales that gave it its name.
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- Portugal
- County/Region
- Azores/ Ilha Graciosa
- First use
- Associated with
- Whales
