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Monchique Islet
The Monchique Islet ((ポルトガル語:Ilhéu de Monchique)) is a small islet, west of the village of Fajã Grande, off the coast of the island of Flores, in the western part of the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It is the westernmost point of Portugal and if considered part of Europe (although it sits on the North American Plate) it would be its westernmost point as well.
Approachable only by boat, the bay, which has water depth of about , provides opportunities for scuba diving during the day in the summer.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Ilhéu de Monchique )〕 The islet and the waters around it are protected for its rich biodiversity; ninety-six species of flora and fauna have been identified congregating on or in the waters of the islet, including the species of brown algae, limpets, barnacles and Mediterranean rainbow wrasse.
==History==
Historically, it functioned as an astronomical (celestial) navigational guide and reference mark for mariners, who calibrated their navigational equipment by referencing the islet on long Atlantic crossings.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Europe Map )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Island of natural wonders... )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Spot de Mergulho: Ilhéu de Monchique, Ilha das Flores, Portugal )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Reserva de la Biosfera por la UNESCO )〕 Its unique geological formation also attracted visitors travelling between Europe and America, intersecting here on their way to the ports of Lajes or Santa Cruz ports of Flores Island. The steep rock slopes of the islet and shoreline served as shelter from strong offshore gales.
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