Rocha dos Bordões
About
Found on Flores (Azores), Rocha dos Bordões sits on Ilha das Flores, Portugal, one of the westernmost islands of the Azores archipelago.
Reaching the site is easiest by car from the island's main settlements, with Santa Cruz das Flores, Lajes das Flores, Fajã Grande, Fajãzinha and Caveira all lying within the island's road network. An average of 4.6 out of 5 from 241 reviews places it among the most appreciated stops on Flores. The site's own page at http://www.azoresgeopark.com/geoparque_acores/geossitios.php?id_geositio=15 carries its information.
Its position on Flores puts it within the island group of Portugal, and the surrounding pastureland is shaped by dairy farming and cattle-rearing, so beef, butter and cheese are local staples. Visitors should expect a natural landmark rather than a built attraction, with the island's own landscape as the draw.
Summer is the driest and warmest season, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September. Whale-watching trips from several ports on the islands regularly sight sperm whales, dolphins and Cory's shearwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocha dos Bordões known for?
Rocha dos Bordões is known as a geosite on Flores in the Azores, Portugal. The island's waters draw sperm whales, dolphins and Cory's shearwater, which appear on whale-watching trips from several ports.
What should first-time visitors expect at Rocha dos Bordões?
First-time visitors to Rocha dos Bordões should expect a geosite on Flores in the Azores, Portugal. The island is served by direct flights from Lisbon, Porto and other European cities, with smaller aircraft linking islands within the group.
Where is Rocha dos Bordões located on Flores?
Rocha dos Bordões is found on Ilha das Flores in Portugal. The island sits within the Azores archipelago, where summer is the driest and warmest season and the sea stays warm enough for swimming from June to September.
How do visitors rate Rocha dos Bordões?
Rocha dos Bordões holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 241 reviews. Visitors consistently score this Flores geosite highly.
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