Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres explained

Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres
Pushpin Map:Portugal Azores São Jorge
Location:São Jorge Island
Coords:38.6478°N -27.9661°W

Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres is a lagoon located in the parish of Ribeira Seca, on the north coast of the Portuguese island of São Jorge. The lagoon was listed along with Lagoa da Caldeira as a "Wetland of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention in 2005. The term fajã refers to the plain areas created from landslides of the abrupt coastal cliffs.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Fajãs' of Caldeira and Cubres Lagoons Information Sheet. Ramsar.org. 16 April 2013.