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The Formigues Islands (Spanish: Islas Formigues, Catalan: Illes Formigues) is an archipelago consisting of 16 small islands located three miles (4.8 km)from the port of Palamós, Girona Province, Spain. They lie facing the beach of Calella and Cap Roig. A lighthouse is located on the island of Formiga Gran (41º53'N 03º11'E). The islands are sometimes covered by waves when the sea is rough. The name of the islands is derived from the Catalan word for “ant,” referring to their size.
Native name: Islas Formigues Nickname: Illes Formigues | |
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 The Formigues | |
  Formigues Islands | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 41°51′45″N 3°11′12″E |
| Total islands | 16 |
| Major islands | Formiga Gran |
| Administration | |
Spain | |
| Municipality | Palamós and Palafrugell |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Administratively, they are divided between the municipalities of Palamós and Palafrugell.[1]
The depths around the Formigues vary from 9 metres (30 feet) deep to more than 45 metres (148 feet) deep. The islands consist mostly of calcareous rock, with various caves and crags filled with rich marine vegetation, especially multicolored sea fans.
The Battle of Les Formigues took place in the islands in 1285.
The Spanish Ministry of the Natural, Rural and Marine Environment planned to declare the islands a nature reserve in 2009, prohibiting fishing in a designated area of 420 hectares.[2] However, this was halted due to budgetary concerns.[3]
References
- Diari de Girona, ed. (18 October 2011). "Les Illes Formigues seguiran pertanyent a Palamós i Palafrugell".
- Rebeca Carranco (12 August 2009). "La nueva reserva de las islas Formigues prohíbe la pesca en 420 hectáreas". El Pais. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- Diari de Girona, ed. (18 October 2011). "L´Estat aparca la reserva de les Formigues perquè no té diners".
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- [en] Formigues Islands
[es] Islas Formigues
Las islas Formigues son un archipiélago formado por cuatro islotes situado a tres millas del puerto de Palamós (Gerona), navegando rumbo norte, frente a la playa de Calella y el Cap Roig. Están señalizadas con un faro de luz blanca consistente en un grupo de 3 destellos cada 9 segundos y un alcance nominal de 6 millas, situado en el islote de la Formiga Gran 41º53'N 03º11'E. Cuando hay mala mar, las cubren las olas. El nombre de islas Formigues (que en catalán significa "hormigas") señala la pequeñez de los islotes y del archipiélago.[fr] Îles Formigues
Les îles Formigues constituent un ensemble de 16 îlots situés dans les eaux espagnoles, à 1 300 m de la pointe d'en Canet, entre Palamós et Palafrugell (Baix Empordà), et à 800 du cap de Planes. Administrativement, elles appartiennent à deux communes[1]. Leur nom est vraisemblablement lié à leur petite taille (littéralement « fourmis »).Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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