Cova Otis
A sea cavity at the Munts de Torredembarra, visible from the port, accessible only by sea, with a mouth that is progressively closing.
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Cova Otis
A sea cavity at the Munts de Torredembarra, visible from the port, accessible only by sea, with a mouth that is progressively closing.
Torredembarra · Tarragonès
Length: 22 m
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A sea cavity at the Munts de Torredembarra, visible from the port, accessible only by sea, with a mouth that is progressively closing.
Topographic
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Description
Morphology
A mouth of ample dimensions that progressively narrows until it closes completely.
Hydrology
The floor is sandy beneath 2-3 metres of water.
History
Certainly known since ancient times, although Josep Gual (2009) does not mention it in his notes on the place names of Torredembarra.
The first report about the cave was provided by members of SIRE – UEC Sants who had visited it in 1981.
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Bibliography
- Gual Mallofré, Josep (2009).- “El roquer de Torredembarra i els seus topònims”. Recull de treballs (10): 125-136. Centre d'Estudis Sinibald de Mas. Torredembarra.
- SIRE - Sants (1986).- “Les cavitats d'erosió marina en el litoral de Torredembarra (Tarragonès)”. Excursionisme (134): 3-12. Unió Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.
- Revisió de dades i fotografia boca facilitades per membres de l'ERE – CEC (octubre 2017)
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