What to do?
The Natural Volcanic Park of " La Garrotxa " region is one of the most important protected natural open areas. Is a Nature Reserve where several touristic activities can be done:
- Visit of the vulcanoes such as "Croscat" (also in the train-bus) "Santa Margarida", "Montsacopa", etc...
- Beech forest known as "La Fageda d´en Jorda".
- Routes on foot and the trips with horse and carriage.
- Hot air balloon journeys.
- Horse riding.
- "Xenacs" area, sightseeing and departure point for trips to "Finestres" and "Serres del Corb."
- BBT circuits along the "Vall d´en Bas" valley.
- The "parc Nou", in Olot city where the Botanical Garden and the Vulcanoes Museum can be found (with a reproduction of a 7real earthquake).
- Olot´s shopping centre and its old quarter.
- "Sant Feliu de Pallarols´s" old quarter.
- "Vallter 2000 ski station" and the old towns of "Camprodon", " Setcases" and "Besalu" are easily reachable by car.
- "Vic" by the Bracons tunnel.
- A wide range of restaurants to enjoy the gastronomic variety of "La Garrotxa".
- Departing from Santa Pau, you will find several recommended tracks, 4WD routes and the Lava Museum.
- In the summer time, you can find public swimming pools situated in the surrounding villages and on private campsites.