Caves and potholes in Alt Penedès

Alt Penedès, known above all for its landscape of vineyards, has gentler relief than the neighboring mountain counties, which is reflected in a more moderate number of cataloged caves and potholes. The cavities found there tend to be of modest size, tied to the limestone hills that break up the agricultural plain.

197 cavitats (129 coves i 68 avencs) in Alt Penedès are part of the catalogue. Most are found in Olesa de Bonesvalls, Mediona and Torrelles de Foix. ESQUERRÀ, AVENC DE L', amb 2050 m de recorregut.

Alt Penedès has an area of 593 km², located mostly in la Serralada Prelitoral. This means an approximate density of 33.2 catalogued caves per 100 km².

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