Cova del Mussol

Cavitat marina de 16 m. de recorregut a Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Baix Empordà)

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Cova del Mussol

Cavitat marina de 16 m. de recorregut a Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Baix Empordà)

Sant Feliu de Guíxols · Baix Empordà

Length: 16 m · Depth: 8 m

Updated record

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

Marine cavity with a 16 m passage in Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Baix Empordà), explored and surveyed in October 1997.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Region: Baix Empordà
Unit: Gavarres, les
Length: 16 meters
Depth: 8 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Litoral
Lithology: Granite
Last review: 2012-11-17

Location

Continuation of cala Peix in a S direction and before reaching the cala dels Mussols. There is a tiny sea entrance that forms a small pool in front of the cave, which opens 1 metres above sea level. Approximate coordinates.

Entrances

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Cova del Mussol
Elevation: 1 m
41.784726, 3.047100
UTM 31T (ED 50) 504007 4626081
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Topographic

Cova del Mussol - Topography, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Baix Empordà

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Description

Morphology

The entrance, approximately 3 by 3 metres, leads to an ascending gallery with a 16 metres passage that remains closed at 8 metres of vertical drop from the mouth.

History

The only reference we know of this cavity is the one given by members of the SIRE – UEC who explored and surveyed it in October 1997.

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Bibliography

Collado, Mª A.; Sandoval, J. (1999).- “Catàleg de cavitats de Sant Feliu de Guíxols”. Excursionisme (274): 35-48. Unió Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.