Escletxa de la Galera
Junction of a small spring and marine erosion at the Munts de Torredembarra, beneath the Punta de la Galera lighthouse.
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Escletxa de la Galera
Junction of a small spring and marine erosion at the Munts de Torredembarra, beneath the Punta de la Galera lighthouse.
Torredembarra · Tarragonès
Length: 19 m
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Junction of a small spring and marine erosion at the Munts de Torredembarra, beneath the Punta de la Galera lighthouse.
Topographic
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Description
Morphology
Large, elongated mouth (11 x 4 m), dimensions that gradually narrow until closing abruptly. There are a series of blocks wedged between the walls.
Hydrology
Floor of sand and few rounded blocks, all covered by water, between one and two metres deep.
History
Known forever by fishermen, since being the highest point of the rock it was a good reference. Visited by Toni Diaz and Josep M. Cervelló (ERE-CEC) around 1970.
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Bibliography
- Gual Gallofré, Josep (2009).- “ El roquer de Torredembarra i els seus topònims”. Recull de treballs (10): 125-136. Centre d'Estudis Sinibald de Mas. Torredembarra.
- Dades, topografia i fotografies facilitades per A. Beguerie, X. López i M. Romero (ERE – CEC). Visitada el 14-10-2017.
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