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Cova Gran

Cova Gran

Gran balma al Racó de la Dòvia (Pratdip).

Pratdip • Baix Camp10m1m

Large rock shelter at Racó de la Dòvia (Pratdip), 40 metres wide, 10 metres deep and 10 metres high, with a stretch of dry-stone wall on the N side.

Characteristics

Location

At Racó de la Dòvia (Pratdip). From Pratdip along the T-311 road towards Coll Roig, at kilometre 28.11 we will turn right onto the track that runs parallel to the barranc de la Dòvia on its right-hand hydrographic side, and which ends at the racó de la Dòvia (a high vehicle is needed, preferably 4x4).

Mapa

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Gran, Cova

    Elevation: 530 m

    41.081237, 0.860237
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 320258 4549981
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Photos

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Description

Morphology

Large rock shelter 40 metres wide, 10 metres deep and 10 metres high.

Progression

From the end of the track we will follow a path that first climbs up along the barranc de la Dòvia and soon turns left to head for a parallel torrent where the rock shelter is located. The path is marked with blue paint marks and the route from the end of the track is about 600 metres.

Other details

On the N side a stretch of dry-stone wall is preserved.

History

Known since ancient times.

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Bibliography

  • Dades, coordenades, topografia i fotografies facilitades per Juli Serrano (SIE-CEA) i Francesc Rubinat (ERE-CEC). Març de 2024.

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