Can you swim at Dwejra?

Dwejra, with its dramatic coastal formations and sea spilling over the rocks, is a magical attraction. Here you can swim in the spectacular deep sea of the bay, in the calm shallows of the inland sea or in the foamy waters around the Blue Hole – one of Gozo’s top dive-sites.

Where is Dwejra in Malta?

Gozo
Dwejra is a small location on the West coast of Gozo, known for its “inland sea” (small bay surrounded by high cliffs) and the as the site where the Azure Window (naturally formed rock arch on the coast) once stood proudly.

Is the Azure Window Gone?

The Azure Window was lost to the sea in March amid heavy storms, sparking widespread grief across the island, part of the Maltese archipelago. There followed concerns that the collapse of the arch, also known as Tieqa tad-Dwejra, might hurt tourism on Gozo.

Why is the Azure Window important?

The Azure Window also known as the Dwejra Window, was a natural limestone arch in Dwejra Bay on the western coast of the Island of Gozo. The Azure Window was a famous landmark appearing in several films and TV shows including Game of Thrones and was a must visit for those travelling to Gozo.

How did the Azure Window collapse?

The arch collapsed at about 9:40 am local time (8:40 am UTC) on 8 March 2017 after a period of heavy storms, leaving nothing visible above the water. The pillar gave way first, causing the top part of the arch to collapse along with it. The pillar shattered into large chunks of rock as it collapsed.

Why did Azure Window collapse?

Final collapse The arch collapsed at about 9:40 am local time (8:40 am UTC) on 8 March 2017 after a period of heavy storms, leaving nothing visible above the water. The pillar gave way first, causing the top part of the arch to collapse along with it. The pillar shattered into large chunks of rock as it collapsed.

When did the Azure Window collapse?

March 8th, 2017
Geologists had warned for a few years about the threat of erosion to the arch and it finally collapsed when rough seas lashed the country during a storm on March 8th, 2017.

When did the Azure Window fall?

What type of rock is the Azure Window?

The limestone feature, which was in Dwejra Bay close to the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock, was one of the island’s major tourist attractions until it collapsed in stormy weather on 8 March 2017….

What rock formation fell?

Darwin’s Arch
One of the most famous rock formations in the Galapagos Islands has collapsed into the sea. The top of Darwin’s Arch, located in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean archipelago, fell as “a consequence of natural erosion,” according to the Ministry of Environment for Ecuador.

What famous rock fell?

“The collapse of the arch is a reminder of how fragile our world is.” Darwin’s Arch is a natural bridge on the northernmost island of the Galapagos Archipelago, Darwin.

How many people visited the Azure Window?

More than a million people visit Gozo each year and 80 per cent of them visited the window.