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Roman wreck Illes Formigues II (Costa Brava) declared protected archaeological zone

01 Sep 2026 Effective: 01 Sep 2026 8 views
Who is affected:
Fishermen, diving companies, recreational and professional nautical activities in Palafrugell and Palamós

Summary

The Catalan Government officially protects a Roman ship from the 1st century B.C. sunk off Palafrugell and Palamós. Fishing, contact diving and anchoring are prohibited in the area.

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The Generalitat de Cataluña declares the Derelicto Illes Formigues II, a Roman wreck from the late 1st century B.C. located at 46 meters depth off the Illes Formigues, a cultural asset of national interest. The declaration imposes severe restrictions: bottom fishing with nets (trammel nets, longlines, trawling), contac…

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Acuerdo GOV/211/2026, de 28 de julio, por el que se declara bien cultual de interés nacional, en la categoría de zona arqueológica, el Derelicto Illes Formigues II, ubicado en el mar, frente a los municipios de Palafrugell y Palamós (Baix Empordà).

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