Cala Culip, Rocky cove in Cap de Creus Natural Park, Spain.
Cala Culip is a narrow cove on the northern coast of Cap de Creus with steep rocky cliffs and a pebble beach at its end. The water is deep and dark blue, surrounded by jagged rocks that drop directly into the sea.
The cove was an important trading port in ancient times with remains of Phoenician, Greek, and Roman ships on the seabed. These sunken vessels show that merchants used this route over many centuries.
The removal of 400 Club Med apartments in 2004 restored the natural environment of this coastal area to its original state.
Access is on foot from the Pla de Tudela parking area, with the walk taking about half an hour. The path is well marked but rocky and requires sturdy footwear and care in wet weather.
The rock formations were shaped over thousands of years by the cold tramontana wind blowing from the northwest. This continuous erosion has created peculiar shapes and rough surfaces that become visible when looked at closely.
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