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Arco Natural de Velas

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Geological Sites
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Avenida dos Baleeiros, Velas, Sao Jorge 9800-548, PortugalMap
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  • bobb169
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    Definitely worth an hour of time

    The arch is very cool. I am surprised that some reviewers were disappointed. I mean, it's a natural thing and it's free; God did not make it just for you and do a bad job. lol There are two short p...

    Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
  • AkoSiAys
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    Nothing special

    Although this arch looks pretty, I do not think that it is really special. It is in between two nearby natural pools.

    Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
  • DanielG13038
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    Nice but nothing special

    Nice but nothing special. There are lots of different similar rock forms around Sao Jorge, this one's speciality tha this is inside Velas

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2019
  • JoDoShep
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    Nice stop on your walk around town

    This is a small viewpoint (miradouro) just below the Sao Jorge Garden Hotel. Apart from the lava formation you can watch the waves on the rocks and look across at adjacent island so.

    Reviewed on Jul 18, 2019
  • mistercheevo
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    Breathtaking arch

    The natural volcanic arch in Velas on the island of Sao Jorge is simply beautiful. The waves pounding against it makes for a stunning photo op.

    Reviewed on Jul 16, 2019
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