Caves and shafts in Muntanyes de Begur

The muntanyes de Begur, in Baix Empordà, are coastal granite hills – a lithology uncommon for karst – that dominate one of the most photographed stretches of the Costa Brava, with coves such as Sa Tuna or Aiguablava at their feet. This granitic nature generates cavities and shelters of a different type from the usual calcareous ones.

39 cavitats (35 coves i 4 avencs) in Muntanyes de Begur are part of the catalogue. Most are found in Begur and Palafrugell. Rec Ses Gralles, amb 446 m de recorregut.

The surveyed length of the caves with this data ranges from 3 to 446 metres. The depth ranges from 1 to 48 metres. 4 different rock types are recorded here. Each entry includes exact location, coordinates and, where available, photographs and survey maps, with a downloadable GPX track. The whole list on this page can also be exported as CSV or JSON.

County: Baix Empordà

Rock Types