Ilhéu da Baleia

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The Azores (red). © University Museum of Bergen

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.

Country

Portugal

County/Region

Azores/ Ilha Graciosa

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Associated with

Whales