Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Olvan

Olvan is a town in Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 294 places to visit — 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 94 churches, 73 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sant Vicenç d'Obiols (4 km), Santa Eulàlia (5 km) and Pitarres (5 km).

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Olvan, Catalonia
Olvan, Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olvan at a glance

Location
Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain
Coordinates
42.0667° N, 1.9000° E
Places within 50 km
294 (294 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 Olvan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Olvan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olvan

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Pitarres (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Olvan

94 churches within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Sant Vicenç d'Obiols (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Olvan

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Castell de Puigarbessós (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olvan

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Espai D'interès Natural de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Olvan

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Cascada El Salt Del Mir (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Olvan

3 caves within 100 km of Olvan. The closest is Cova del Toll (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olvan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olvan
  2. 5 km Santa Eulàlia · church, Barcelona
  3. 4 km Sant Vicenç d'Obiols · church, Barcelona
  4. 5 km Pitarres · viewpoint, Barcelona
  5. 2 km Sant Quirze de Pedret · church, Barcelona
  6. 8 km Roca del Capellà · viewpoint, Barcelona
  7. 6 km Back to Olvan

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How to reach Olvan

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    Within 15 km of Olvan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olvan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints109109Pitarres (5 km)
    Churches9494Sant Vicenç d'Obiols (4 km)
    Forts & heritage7373Castell de Puigarbessós (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Espai D'interès Natural de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona (32 km)
    Other attractions33Pi de les Tres Branques (14 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascada El Salt Del Mir (39 km)
    Caves33Cova del Toll (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Pantà de la Llosa del Cavall (31 km)
    Museums22Museu Industrial del Ter (41 km)
    Parks11Parc del Pla de l'Alemany (8 km)

    Olvan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olvan?

    Sant Vicenç d'Obiols (church, about 4 km), Santa Eulàlia (church, about 5 km), Pitarres (viewpoint, about 5 km), Sant Quirze de Pedret (church, about 6 km), Roca del Capellà (viewpoint, about 6 km), Sant Maurici (church, about 7 km).

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

    294 places on Spotwander: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 94 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olvan?

    Pitarres, about 5 km by road; Roca del Capellà (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olvan?

    Sant Vicenç d'Obiols, about 4 km by road; Santa Eulàlia (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olvan?

    Castell de Puigarbessós, about 8 km by road; Torre de la Petita (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olvan?

    Start in Olvan, visit Santa Eulàlia, then Sant Vicenç d'Obiols, then Pitarres, then Sant Quirze de Pedret, then Roca del Capellà, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olvan?

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

    Towns near Olvan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Olvan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Olvan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.