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Sa Foradada Des Castell

Sa Foradada Des Castell

A 15 m long marine arch in Palamós, on the eastern side of sa Faixa Vermella beach, near the coves de sa Cobertera.

Palamós • Baix Empordà 15m

A 15 m long marine arch in Palamós, on the eastern side of sa Faixa Vermella beach, near the coves de sa Cobertera.

Characteristics

Location

On the eastern side of sa Faixa Vermella beach, very close to the coves de sa Cobertera, in Palamós.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Castell, Sa Foradada Des

    Elevation: 0 m

    41.860923, 3.159190
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 513306 4634552
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Photos

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Description

Morphology

It is a rock bridge suitable for allowing small boats to pass from side to side. The concavity does not exceed 15 metres in length, while the width ranges between 4 and 5 metres.

Progression

We do not have a survey.

History

Known forever by the local people. The only data we know are those provided by members of the SIS – CE Terrassa who explored 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.

    • Coordenades i fotografia facilitades per Alfred Montserrat (ERE del CEC)

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