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Cova Submarina de l'Assumpció

Submarine cave with a 6 m passage in Tossa de Mar (Selva), 19 metres deep below sea level.

Tossa de Mar • Selva 6m

Submarine cave with a 6 m passage in Tossa de Mar (Selva), 19 metres deep below sea level.

Characteristics

Location

From the Mar Menuda beach (Tossa de Mar) and entering the water through the Banyera, we will head SE to descend towards the rocks of l'Assumpció, an abrupt spot where we will find the cave 19 metres deep below sea level. Approximate coordinates.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Assumpció, Cova Submarina de L'

    Elevation: -19 m

    41.721660, 2.939515
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 495063 4619080
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Description

Morphology

An entrance 2.60 metres high by 2.80 wide leads to a single gallery 6 metres long that narrows until it becomes impenetrable.

History

The only reports we have are those published by members of the SIRE – UEC Gràcia who explored and surveyed it in September 1996.

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Bibliography

Sandoval, Jaume; Collado, Mª Àngels (1998).- “Cavitats litorals”. Excursionisme (263): 52-59. Unió Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.

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