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Coves de Sa Cobertera

Two short marine caves in Palamós, located past the punta de sa Cobertera and before reaching the platgeta de sa Faixa Vermella.

Palamós • Baix Empordà 8m

Two short marine caves in Palamós, located past the punta de sa Cobertera and before reaching the platgeta de sa Faixa Vermella.

Characteristics

Location

We find these two small caves past the punta de sa Cobertera and before reaching the platgeta de sa Faixa Vermella.

Approximate coordinates and a location of low precision.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Cobertera, Coves de Sa

    Elevation: 0 m

    41.860914, 3.159606
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 513340 4634551
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Description

Morphology

The first cave we find is formed by a short gallery of 8 metres, covered by a pebble beach. The average section is 1.5 metres, both high and wide.

The second small cave is formed by a shallow shelter, at one end of which a short passage crosses a rocky point.

History

The only data we know are those provided by members of the SIS – CE Terrassa who explored and surveyed it in August 1987.

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Bibliography

  1. Badiella, Enric; Badiella, Xavier; Badiella, Eduard (1992).- “Les cavitats litorals del Baix Empordà. (I) de Palamós a Aiguablava”. SIS (12): 26-51 / Arxiu del Centre Excursionista de Terrassa (75): 162-187. Terrassa.

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