Cova de Cala Viuda

Submarine cave with a 45-metre passage at Cala Viuda, Torroella de Montgrí, between the punta del Milà and the puntada de Mà Clivilla.

Torroella de Montgrí • Baix Empordà 45m 6m

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Cova de Cala Viuda

Submarine cave with a 45-metre passage at Cala Viuda, Torroella de Montgrí, between the punta del Milà and the puntada de Mà Clivilla.

Torroella de Montgrí · Baix Empordà

Length: 45 m · Depth: 6 m

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Topographic map of the main entrance — Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

Submarine cave with a 45-metre passage at Cala Viuda, Torroella de Montgrí, between the punta del Milà and the puntada de Mà Clivilla.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Torroella de Montgrí
Region: Baix Empordà
Unit: Montgrí, el
Length: 45 meters
Depth: 6 meters
Major Unit: Prepirineu
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: April 13, 2016

Location

It lies between the punta del Milà and the puntada de Mà Clivilla. It is located within Cala Viuda, on the SW side, on the wall facing the punta del Milà.

Entrances

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Cala Viuda, Cova de
Elevation: -6 m
42.103873, 3.181624
UTM 31T (ETRS89) 515017 4661325
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Topographic

Cova de Cala Viuda - Topography, Torroella de Montgrí, Baix Empordà

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Description

Morphology

The cave opens at a depth of -6 metres. The opening is 10 metres wide and leads to a passage running in a W direction, (270º). After 25 metres of passage, this tunnel opens into an air chamber that extends into two branches about 10 metres long.

History

The group of cavities of Cala Viuda are quite well known among the various diving circles of the area. Several diving companies include them in their activity programmes.

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Bibliography

Llamas Ruiz, Andreu.(2010).- Guia submarina. Illes Medes i costa del Montgrí. 181 pag. Editorial Anthias
Valles, Jordi de.(2010).-”Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà, Gironès, Osona, Pla de l'Estany, Selva”. Catàleg Espeleològic de Catalunya (vol.4):109-110. EC Gràcia/FCE.