Caves of L'Espluga de Francolí
The municipality of l'Espluga de Francolí, in Conca de Barberà, has 2 catalogued caves, with a total development of 3720 metres and a maximum depth of 26 metres.
L'Espluga de Francolí has 2 catalogued caves, including 0 potholes and 2 caves. The longest is Cova de l'Espluga (3,590m). Most caves are found in conglomerate.
Length adds each cave once (a system counts once), and depth is that of the deepest cave, canyons excluded.
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The municipality of l'Espluga de Francolí, in the comarca of Conca de Barberà, has 2 catalogued caves. Together, they total a development of 3720 metres and reach a maximum depth of 26 metres. The known cavities are two caves, developed in conglomerates.
The Cova de l'Espluga, with 3590 metres of development, is the largest in the municipality and the one that reaches the greatest depth, 26 metres. It is traversed by an underground river and includes galleries, sumps, a lake and a large chamber, with a rich history of explorations and prehistoric remains. The Cova dels Moros, with 130 metres of passage, is known as the cova del Castell and is closed with an iron door.
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The 20 longest
- 1Cova de l'EsplugaL'Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona3,590 m
- 2Cova dels MorosL'Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona130 m
The 20 deepest
- 1Cova de l'EsplugaL'Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona26 m
Name↕ | Length↓ | Depth↕ | Municipality↕ | Region↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cova de l'Espluga | 3,590 meters | 26 meters | Espluga de Francolí, L' | Conca de Barberà |
| Cova dels Moros | 130 meters | 0 meters | Espluga de Francolí, L' | Conca de Barberà |
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