Garrotxa Nature Reserve Travel Guide

The Garrotxa Nature Reserve
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De Barcelona drive north through Banyoles town and Lake and the town of Besalu, a la Volcanic region of La Garrotxa Nature Reserve (Volcànica de la Garrotxa), the village of Castellfollit and the town of Olot. Return to Barcelona.

Banyoles
A town north of Barcelona and 18 km West of Girona, near the Volcanic region of La Garrotxa Nature Reserve, and the Banyoles lake. Visit ‘Vila Vella’ and the 14th century church of Santa María del Turers, the Neoclassical monastery of Sant Esteve, and ‘Vila Nova’, with its arcaded square of ancient houses. Enjoy the Regional Archaeological Museum with exhibits as ancient as the Neanderthal period and be sure to visit the Banyoles lake for recreation activities including boat rowing, fishing, and canoeing.

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Besalu
A Medieval town with arcaded streets and squares, and a unique 12th century Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià river. In town, visit the ancient Jewish quarter with its 11th century restored “Mikveh”, a ritual Jewish bath, and the remains of a medieval synagogue. Enjoy the Museum of miniatures, and visit the Local Government “Ajuntament”, the Royal Curia “Curia Reial”, and the ‘Casa Tallaferro’.

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Volcanic Region of Garrotxa
The region is famous for an infinite beautiful landscape of 30 volcanoes, craters and lava, forests over lava rivers, and spectacular gorges with basalt walls. 50 km West of Girona, between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava, either for recreation activity or part of leisure time explore the amazing landscapes, towns, castles, monuments, churches, and villages nestled in the extreme environment. Hiking along the park's trails is highly recommended, enjoying the colors of the Ochre earth, the dark ash, the petrified lava mix, and the intense green forests and meadows. In spring and summer, on foot, by bike or on horseback, it’s a sheer joy. Visit the Croscat volcano with its impressive opening leaving its inner structure exposed, and Batet, a small village situated between walls of volcanic rock. Admire the spectacular Fajeda d'en Jorda and the huge beech forest set on petrified lava. Explore the Montsacopa volcano in the middle of the town of Olot, topped by the shrine of Sant Francesc, or the picturesque village of Santa Pau with its maze of medieval streets.

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Castellfollit de la Roca
A picturesque village set between the Fluvia and Toronell Rivers, with its church and houses clinging to the top of a spectacular basalt rock facade 50 meters high. The old Middle Ages village is made of squares, narrow streets, and shady corners offering stunning views from the Josep Pla square viewpoint set on the edge of the cliff. Visit the beautiful Sant Salvador 13th century Church, the Cos Sanctuary, and above all, the village's natural surroundings of the Garrotxa Volcanic Region with its stunning landscapes. All these sensations are multiplied when seen from a hot air balloon, a great attraction for both children and adults. Nature, excursions, art, and fine food are all part of La Garrotxa, an area packed with hidden treasures in the heart of Catalonia.

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The Garrotxa Nature Reserve

Banyoles

Besalu

Volcanic Region of Garrotxa

Castellfollit de la Roca