Girona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Olot

Olot is a town in Girona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 33,524 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 143 hill stations & viewpoints, 89 churches, 41 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Museu de la Garrotxa (1 km), Ermita de Sant Francesc (1 km) and Volcà de la Garrinada (2 km).

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Olot at a glance

Location
Girona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 33,524
Coordinates
42.1810° N, 2.4901° E
Places within 50 km
289 (289 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Olot

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olot

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Volcà de la Garrinada (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Olot

89 churches within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Ermita de Sant Francesc (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Olot

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Castell de Colltort (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olot

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olot

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Estanyol del Vilar (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Olot

3 museums within 100 km of Olot. The closest is Museu de la Garrotxa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olot
  2. 1 km Museu de la Garrotxa · museum, Girona
  3. 1 km Ermita de Sant Francesc · church, Girona
  4. 1 km Volcà de la Garrinada · viewpoint, Girona
  5. 2 km Serra d'Aiguanegra · viewpoint, Girona
  6. 3 km Santa Maria de Batet · church, Girona
  7. 3 km Back to Olot

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How to reach Olot

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    Within 15 km of Olot

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olot by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints143143Volcà de la Garrinada (2 km)
    Churches8989Ermita de Sant Francesc (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4141Castell de Colltort (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Estanyol del Vilar (28 km)
    Museums33Museu de la Garrotxa (1 km)
    Caves22Cova Dels Ermitons (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Salt de Sallent (23 km)
    Parks11Parc de Pedra Tosca (4 km)

    Olot: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olot?

    Museu de la Garrotxa (museum, about 1 km), Ermita de Sant Francesc (church, about 1 km), Volcà de la Garrinada (viewpoint, about 2 km), Santa Maria de Batet (church, about 3 km), Serra d'Aiguanegra (viewpoint, about 3 km), Parc de Pedra Tosca (park, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olot?

    289 places on Spotwander: 143 hill stations & viewpoints, 89 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olot?

    Volcà de la Garrinada, about 2 km by road; Serra d'Aiguanegra (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olot?

    Ermita de Sant Francesc, about 1 km by road; Santa Maria de Batet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olot?

    Castell de Colltort, about 8 km by road; Castell de Santa Pau (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olot?

    Start in Olot, visit Museu de la Garrotxa, then Ermita de Sant Francesc, then Volcà de la Garrinada, then Serra d'Aiguanegra, then Santa Maria de Batet, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olot?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Olot

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