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Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park

National Park · Catalonia, 🇪🇸 Spain
Area 151 km²
Time zone Europe/Madrid
Official website parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/garrotxa/
Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park

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Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park: The Absolute Essentials

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park protects over 40 volcanic cones and 20 basaltic lava flows within a lush Mediterranean landscape. This selection highlights the park's geological diversity, from the exposed strata of the Croscat volcano to the Santa Margarida crater, which contains a Romanesque chapel. The list also includes the cultural heritage of Olot, featuring 18th-century noble houses, neoclassical churches, and medieval castle ruins that overlook the surrounding Pyrenean foothills.

20 places
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Volcanic Wonders of Catalonia

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park protects one of Europe’s most significant volcanic landscapes, featuring approximately 40 dormant cones and over 20 basaltic lava flows. These Strombolian volcanoes, primarily formed during the Quaternary period, created a unique topography of craters and deep valleys. Key highlights include the Santa Margarida crater, which houses a Romanesque chapel, and the Croscat volcano, known for its horseshoe-shaped crater and exposed geological layers resulting from former quarrying activities.

27 places
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Historic Castles and Ruins

This collection features the archaeological heritage of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, ranging from prehistoric megaliths to medieval fortresses. Explore the remains of the 10th-century Castell de Puig-alder and the strategically significant Castell d'Hostoles, a central site during the War of the Remences. The list includes the Iberian settlement of La Palomera and ancient standing stones like the Menhir de Santa Margarida. These sites, often situated on volcanic ridges, offer insight into the defensive architecture and early human occupation of the Catalan landscape.

11 places
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Sacred Sites and Churches

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone preserves a significant collection of Romanesque architecture, with many chapels and churches dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Notable sites include the Santa Margarida de Sacot chapel, uniquely situated within a dormant volcanic crater, and the Benedictine monastery of Sant Joan les Fonts. These structures often feature local volcanic stone and serve as historical landmarks reflecting the region's medieval heritage, ranging from isolated mountain shrines to prominent urban parish churches in Olot.

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Scenic Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the geological diversity of Catalonia's Garrotxa Volcanic Zone. It features the basaltic cliffs of Castellfollit de la Roca, formed by ancient lava flows, and the multi-tiered waterfalls of Can Batlle and Salt del Molí dels Murris. The list includes the highest peak in the Sierra de Finestres, Puigsallança, alongside the specialized wetland ecosystems of Basses de Can Jordà, situated within the unique Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest.

15 places

Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park — Map

Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–17°
  • 1° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -5°–19°
  • 1° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–22°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–34°
  • 17° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 29° · extremes 12°–35°
  • 17° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
  • 13° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–27°
  • 10° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–21°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–17°
  • 2° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+34
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Tours & Activities

Croscat
Walk
Santa Margarida Volcano
Drive
Volcà del Montsacopa

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