Start of the process to declare the underwater wreck 'Derelicto Illes Formigues II' a cultural asset on the Costa Brava
07 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Diving, fishing and nautical companies in Palafrugell and Palamós; interested citizens and entities
Summary
Catalonia initiates the file to protect a sunken ship off Palafrugell and Palamós as an archaeological zone. A public information period opens for citizens and entities to submit representations.
Detailed analysis
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The Generalitat de Cataluña opens proceedings to declare the underwater wreck 'Derelicto Illes Formigues II', located in waters off the municipalities of Palafrugell and Palamós (Baix Empordà), a Bien Cultural de Interés Nacional in the category of archaeological zone. This declaration would grant the underwater site t…
Full official title
Resolución CLT/809/2026, de 18 de marzo, por la que se incoa expediente de declaración de bien cultural de interés nacional, en la categoría de zona arqueológica, a favor del Derelicto Illes Formigues II, ubicado en el mar, frente a los municipios de Palafrugell y Palamós (Baix Empordà), y se abre un periodo de información pública.