Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
Photo: Carquinyol from Badalona, Catalunya, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Olot is a town in central Catalonia of Spain, and is a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
It is the last volcano to emerge in the Olot plain. It erupted about 100,000 years ago. During the French occupation of 1812, the hermitage on the edge of the crater was walled in, and the two defence towers that are still preserved were built. The Viacrucis path, built in the 19th century, rises from the Olot cemetery and skirts the crater, following a circular path with birches and benches that is a magnificent 360° viewpoint of the city of Olot and its surroundings. The Montsacopa volcano had been completely deforested and cultivated. The bottom of its circular crater is occupied by fields and the southern flank has orchards, while on the northern flank the forest vegetation has recovered spontaneously.
A reference exhibition on volcanism. A fully interactive exhibition, with audiovisuals, immersive experiences, augmented reality, gamification and video mapping. The Espai Cràter allows you to learn about volcanoes from inside a volcano
An art museum located in the city of Olot specializing in Catalan painting and more specifically in the members of the Olot school and their followers.
With a chapel inside this is one of the volcanoes of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, a natural park on an extinct Holocene volcanic field..
Fagus sylvatica forest natural park.
At the Croscat volcano a huge part has been cut out (accidental or intentionally) which allows you to take a look inside of a volcano. Basically a huge and steep quary made of volcano sand/rocks. But it is impressive and huge.
Torre de les Bisaroques
At the top of the Bisaroques volcano there is a defence tower that reminds us of the Carlist wars. It is located at the top of the hill. Its situation is completely ruined, like its sisters located on the Montolivet and Montsacopa volcanoes. It was made of volcanic stone.
2 Michelin stars
1 Michelin star
There is no rail service at Olot, so the only way to get in is by bus or road.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Girona · International · GRO
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Olot and Spain.
Understand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Estimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
Find the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
Explore the best places to visit in November across autumn foliage, mild desert warmth, southern spring blooms, and off-peak travel bargains.
6 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.