Living on Calle Gran Bretaña in Calp

Calle Gran Bretaña is a short, predominantly residential street in the Morello (Morello) neighborhood. It is almost flat, traffic flows in both directions, and the mapped coastal flood zones cover most of the street.

Location and terrain

The street is about 124 m long and runs from north to south. Its elevation ranges from 1.8 to 2.9 m above sea level, with a total elevation change of 1.2 m. The average gradient is about 0.9%; the terrain is practically flat.

Buildings and street character

There are four buildings on the street, and residential use predominates. The typical building height is 15 floors, with a maximum of 19.

Road and traffic

Traffic flows in both directions, with two lanes on a single carriageway. The surface is paved, not an unpaved road.

Flood zones

These are mapped zones of possible flooding based on official maps, not descriptions of events that have occurred. Under the T=100 scenario, which corresponds to an annual probability of about 1%, approximately 116 m of the street (93.6% of its length) falls within the zone of possible coastal flooding. Under the T=500 scenario, which corresponds to an annual probability of about 0.2%, the zone covers the entire street—about 124 m (100%).

What to keep in mind

The practically flat terrain does not pose a noticeable burden for ordinary walking. If you are considering a specific home, check whether its address falls within the mapped flood zone.