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Cova de Trencabraços

Cova de Trencabraços

Submarine cave with a 90-metre passage at l'Escala, at the Punta de Trencabraços.

Escala, L' • Alt Empordà 90m 9m

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Cova de Trencabraços

Submarine cave with a 90-metre passage at l'Escala, at the Punta de Trencabraços.

Escala, L' · Alt Empordà

Length: 90 m · Depth: 9 m

Updated record

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Main entrance reference 42.111396, 3.175708 UTM 31 · 514526 4662159
Topographic map of the main entrance
Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

Submarine cave with a 90-metre passage at l'Escala, at the Punta de Trencabraços.

Characteristics

Location

It is located in the area of the Punta de Trencabraços, (between l'Escala and Cala Montgó)

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Boca Nw

    Elevation: -6 m

    42.111396, 3.175708
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 514526 4662159
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  2. Boca Se

    Elevation: -15 m

    42.110936, 3.176499
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 514591 4662108
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Photos

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Description

Morphology

It is a tunnel that crosses the entire Punta de Trencabraços from SE to NW and reaches a point known as Les Cambres. This tunnel has some slightly narrow spots, the passage is 90 metres long with a drop of 9 metres.

History

Known for a long time by divers and a usual dive site for the diving centres of the area.

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Bibliography

  • Parc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter, infografia.
  • Dades Facilitades per Josep Guarro.

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