Caves and potholes in the Depressió Central major geological unit
The great inland sedimentary basin of Catalonia — the Ebro depression — of gentle relief. Sandstones, conglomerates and gypsum predominate, with a discreet but locally notable karst, such as the salt karst of Cardona.
Groups 10 geological units across Garrigues, Moianès, Bages, dominated by gresos.
Catalonia has 272 catalogued cavities in the Depressió Central major geological unit, including 21 potholes and 251 caves. The longest is Cova dels Meandres de Sal (4,300m)
272caves
13.7kmtotal length
187mmaximum depth
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