Category: Nature > Beach
District: Açores > Santa Cruz da Graciosa > Santa Cruz da Graciosa > Poceirões - Piscinas naturais
The Barro Vermelho Bathing Area is located on Graciosa Island, within the locality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa. This specific location is part of the area known as Poceirões, a coastal space where the natural pools are a distinctive landscape feature. It is nestled in a coastal cove, characterized by rock formations of volcanic origin that shape a natural setting of particular beauty.
The beach that makes up this bathing area is formed by small, rolled pebbles, predominantly basaltic in nature and with a clear volcanic origin. These rocks are the main shapers of the coastal environment, responsible for the formation of the natural pools found here. The interaction between the volcanic rocks and the ocean creates these naturally clear and calm saltwater basins.
This location offers a serene and inviting environment for bathing and leisure, valued for its integration with nature. The natural pools, with their crystal-clear waters, are ideal for swimming and allow visitors to practice diving, providing the opportunity to observe the underwater environment in pleasant conditions. It is a retreat that encourages relaxation and the enjoyment of contact with Graciosa's coastal landscape.
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Coordinates DD: 39.0963378,-28.0296254
Coordinates DMS: 39°05'46.8"N 28°01'46.7"W
Weather Santa Cruz da Graciosa
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