Colera: Pebble Cove, Dolmen and Water Sports

Water and Routes

In Colera, sailing, water skiing, kayaking, surfing, sport fishing, llagut boat trips and diving are offered as water sports and leisure activities. Various hiking and cycling routes are available from Colera.

Those wishing to switch between water and land in Colera will find not only sailing, kayaking and diving, but also hiking and cycling routes; other destinations include the Ermita de Sant Miquel, the Dolmen del Puig d'Esquers, Veta Blanca, and the coves of Cala Rovellada and Platja del Borró.

In the town, activities on the water stand alongside routes on foot and by bicycle. The water sports range from sailing and water skiing to kayaking and surfing, as well as sport fishing, llagut boat trips and diving. The hiking and cycling routes make up the second area of possible activities.

Other destinations

If you would also like to access other places via the site's navigation, Sant Martí D'empúries, Sant Gregori, La Cometa, Riumors, Ventalló, Els Hostalets D'en Bas, Sant Joan De Les Abadesses and Torroella De Fluvià are available to you.

Culture and History

The Ermita de Sant Miquel is a Romanesque church from the 12th to 13th century with a single nave and a semicircular apse. The Dolmen del Puig d'Esquers is a Neolithic passage grave with a narrow pentagonal chamber and was built between 3200 and 3000 BC.

These two structures reflect different historical periods: the Ermita belongs to the Middle Ages, while the dolmen dates back to the Neolithic.

Landscape and Views

The area of Albera with the greatest geological interest lies around Puig d'Esquers in the municipalities of Llançà and Colera. Veta Blanca is a panoramic viewpoint in the La Rovellada area. The Dolmen del Puig d'Esquers is located in a place with exceptional views over the Empordà.

Several of these places are connected with Puig d'Esquers or its surroundings. The Albera area is located around this mountain in the municipalities of Llançà and Colera, while the dolmen offers views over the Empordà. Veta Blanca belongs to the La Rovellada area and is a panoramic viewpoint there.

Bridges and Coastal Places

The Pont del Ferrocarril was built by the Eiffel company in 1878 and is an iron viaduct 188 m long and 20 m high. Cala Rovellada is a pebble cove that is easy to reach on foot or by car.

Near Colera, Platja del Borró d'Enfora lies in a natural setting with many rocks and vegetation. Near Colera, Platja del Borró d'Enfora is suitable for anchoring boats. Near Colera, Platja del Borró de dins (petita de Garbet) can be reached by boat, on foot or by car.

Small Historical Details

There are two cannons at Els canons.

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