La Cova del Llop Marí
The beautiful natural treasures that Spain keeps will never cease to amaze us. In the town of L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, in Tarragona, we find one of those places that will leave us speechless due to its uniqueness. This is the Cova del Llop Marí, a cavity that goes into the depths of a cliff bathed […]
The beautiful natural treasures that Spain keeps will never cease to amaze us. In the town of L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, in Tarragona, we find one of those places that will leave us speechless due to its uniqueness. This is the Cova del Llop Marí, a cavity that goes into the depths of a cliff bathed by the Mediterranean. And inside we find nothing more and nothing less than a totally hidden beach
The Cova del Llop Marí is located near the Torn beach and was carved out of the rock face by the erosion of the sea over the centuries. As we enter it, we will marvel at its exceptionality, and it is that at the bottom of the cavity we will find a small beach with dimensions that vary depending on the state of the sea. In addition, we will also come across a side gallery that zigzags in the bowels of the mountain reaching up to 18 meters in length. This has a width of 4 meters and a height of 2 meters that decreases as progress is made.
A magical place with a legend behind it
The Cova del Llop Marí is located near the Torn beach and was carved out of the rock face by the erosion of the sea over the centuries. When we enter it we will marvel at its exceptionality, and it is that at the bottom of the cavity we will find a small beach with dimensions that vary depending on the state of the sea. In addition, we will also come across a side gallery that zigzags in the bowels of the mountain reaching up to 18 meters in length. This has a width of 4 meters and a height of 2 meters that decreases as progress is made.
And to add more magic to the place, it is worth knowing the legend behind it. As explained by L'Hospitalet de l'Infant Tourism, the llop marí (sea lion) "is a fantastic animal, created by the god Neptune, which attacked pirates who approached the coast of l'Hospitalet de l' Infant and that he took refuge in this cave”.
How to Get to the Cova del Llop Marí
Additionally, the cave is only accessible by sea, which makes it even more special and exclusive. Reaching the Cova del Llop Marí is an experience in itself. An ideal option is to rent a boat in Hospitalet de l'Infant to enjoy the journey at your own pace and discover this hidden gem of the Costa Dorada.
If you're at the port of Hospitalet de l'Infant and want to reach the Cova del Llop Marí, you can follow these steps:
- Leave the port of Hospitalet de l'Infant and head south along the coastline.
- Navigate with the coast on your right-hand side.
- In less than 2 kilometers, you'll reach the Cova del Llop Marí. Keep in mind that the cave is not visible from the sea, so using a GPS or having local knowledge is recommended.
- Due to its proximity, the trip should only take a few minutes, depending on your boat's speed.