Garrotxa Volcanoes Olot

Green extinct volcanoes and beech forest around the town of Olot.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Garrotxa Volcanoes

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up the Santa Margarida volcano to the little chapel inside its crater.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the beech forest of the Fageda d'en Jordà.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Olot.

Day 2

Visit Besalú or the cliff village of Castellfollit de la Roca.

What to eat

Cuina volcànica, local dishes like Olot potatoes stuffed with meat.

Local tips

Make the most of Garrotxa Volcanoes

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy at the Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The beech forest growing on an old lava flow, golden in autumn.

Getting there

Buses run from Barcelona and Girona to Olot.

Don't miss nearby

Castellfollit de la Roca, a village on a basalt cliff, and Besalú.

Good to know

Walk up the Santa Margarida volcano, which has a chapel in its crater. Hot-air balloons fly over the volcanoes in the mornings.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Garrotxa Volcanoes

Getting there

  • Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)40 km away
  • Barcelona Airport (BCN)105 km away
  • Girona35 km away
  • Barcelona90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Garrotxa Volcanoes: good to know

Is Garrotxa Volcanoes worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Green extinct volcanoes and beech forest around the town of Olot.

How many days do you need in Garrotxa Volcanoes?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Garrotxa Volcanoes?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy at the Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Garrotxa Volcanoes?

The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), about 40 km away. Buses run from Barcelona and Girona to Olot.

What is there to see near Garrotxa Volcanoes?

Nearby hidden places include Girona (35 km), Cadaqués (66 km) and Calella de Palafrugell (66 km).

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