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No. 8956 · Spain · Western Europe

Olot

42.18°N 2.49°E · 443 m

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Overview

Olot is a volcanic town in central Catalonia famous for its dramatic landscape of extinct volcanoes and the unique La Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest. The town serves as a stage on the Catalan Way of St.

Museums · Nature · Trekking

Before you go

Connectivity

4G coverage from all Spanish carriers as of January 2024, including approach highways.

Culture

Stage on the Catalan Way of St. James pilgrimage route. The Olot School of Catalan painting is well-represented in the local museum.

Geography

Olot sits on the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park with extinct Holocene volcanoes and the unique La Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest.

Transport

No train service to Olot. Bus from Barcelona takes 2h30min; from Girona 1-1h30min. Hourly buses on weekdays from Girona.