Covetes de Cala Pedrosa

Three small sea caves in Palafrugell, near Cala Pedrosa beach, with passages of 3 and 5 m, much visited by bathers for their easy access.

Palafrugell • Baix Empordà 5m

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Three small sea caves in Palafrugell, near Cala Pedrosa beach, with passages of 3 and 5 m, much visited by bathers for their easy access.

Palafrugell · Baix Empordà

Length: 5 m

Updated record

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

Three small sea caves in Palafrugell, near Cala Pedrosa beach, with passages of 3 and 5 m, much visited by bathers for their easy access.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Palafrugell
Region: Baix Empordà
Unit: Muntanyes de Begur
Length: 5 meters
Depth: 0 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Litoral
Lithology: Granite
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: October 24, 2014

Location

Easily visible, just to the N of Cala Pedrosa beach, in Palafrugell. Approximate coordinates.

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

Cala Pedrosa, Covetes de
Elevation: 0 m
41.908187, 3.207043
UTM 31T (ED 50) 517265 4639808
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Description

Morphology

These are three small caves with short passages. The two closest to the beach have passages of 3 and 5 metres. The third is considerably taller, forming a rock shelter reached by climbing up some blocks.

Hydrology

The two caves closest to the beach are slightly flooded.

Progression

The third cave, which forms a rock shelter, is reached by climbing up some blocks.

Other details

Much visited by bathers due to their easy access. No survey is available.

History

The only data we know are those provided by members of the SIS – CE Terrassa who explored and surveyed it in August 1986.

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Bibliography

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.