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Berlenga Islands


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Berlenga Islands

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The Berlenga Islands are a group of small island off the Portugeses coast near the city of Peniche consisting of the three islands Berlenga Grande, Os Farilhões und As Estelas. The archipelago has been declared a nature reserve and is inhabited by various species of seabirds. The main Island, Berlenga Grande (or Ilha da Berlenga) measures 1500 metres by 800 metres and is 85 metres high. It has beaches and several caves, its waters are very clean with barrier reefs and vibrant marine life. Part of the island was torn off in the past, forming a separated part of the island called Ilha Velha (Old Island). In the summer, the island becomes covered with various sorts of wildflowers.

 

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