The picturesque Maltese island of Gozo has an amazing landmark - the natural arch named Azure Window. It was formed in a limestone rock, which extends far into the sea. This natural attraction has got its name due to a special azure colour of the coastal waters.
The coast with the amazing natural formation is incredibly popular with divers, because local underwater world is very diverse and magically beautiful. However, diving near the arch is quite dangerous because of the high probability of collapse. The main enemy of brittle limestone is erosion. If you believe the opinion of experts, the arch can collapse at any moment.
Two majestic rocks supports the arch, the height of the natural bridge is about 50 meters. In 2012, from one of the rocks that supports the arch, a large stone broke off, which made the design even more fragile. Presently, tourists are not recommended to come close. It is extremely dangerous to swim near rocks and to dive. Even admiring the landmark from a safe distance can give a lot of unforgettable impressions.
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Car rental office: 'Sixt rent a car' is located in 1.83 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Fuel Station' in 5.23 km
Supermarket: 'Mini Market' in 3.77 km
Parking: 'Pjazza l-Anfori' in 3.7 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacy' in 3.79 km
Police station: 'Xlendi Police Station' in 3.57 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Azure Window Restaurant' in 0.21 km
Nearest airports:
» Luqa Airport MLA - in 35 km
» Lampedusa Airport LMP - in 154 km
» Sigonella NAF Airport NSY - in 163 km
» Fontanarossa Airport CTA - in 175 km
» Pantelleria Airport PNL - in 216 km