Cova d'en Xocolata
Sea cave about 20 m long on the coast of Colera, beneath the cliffs of cap Mercè, between the bays of Portbou and Colera.
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Cova d'en Xocolata
Sea cave about 20 m long on the coast of Colera, beneath the cliffs of cap Mercè, between the bays of Portbou and Colera.
Colera · Alt Empordà
Length: 20 m
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Sea cave about 20 m long on the coast of Colera, beneath the cliffs of cap Mercè, between the bays of Portbou and Colera.
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Description
Morphology
It reaches an interior length of about twenty metres. The rugged modulation and the low height of the ceiling make entry difficult. Along much of the route, the depth reaches between 2 and 3 metres. At the end it finishes in a rounded corner at sea level, from where the sunlight of the exterior can be seen.
Hydrology
Along much of the route, the depth reaches between 2 and 3 metres, so it is only possible to continue swimming, better equipped with goggles, snorkel, torch and no swell.
Progression
An interior length of about twenty metres allows access by boat, up to halfway, but the rugged modulation and the low height of the ceiling require entry with the help of oars and hands, skirting the walls of the cavity. Along much of the route, the depth reaches between 2 and 3 metres, so it is only possible to continue swimming, better equipped with goggles, snorkel, torch and no swell.
Other details
We know of no survey of the cave.
History
Known since remote times. Named after the nickname of Joan Miàs, a native of Colera.
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Bibliography
- Plujà, Arnald (2000).- El Cap de Creus. 60 itineraris de Portbou a Roses. Diputació de Girona
- Valles, Jordi de (2010).- Catàleg Espeleològic de Catalunya. Volum 4. 397 pp. EC Gràcia/Federació Catalana d'Espeleologia. Barcelona
- Fotografia extreta de: wikiloc.com
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