Renaissance

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Renaissance

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The Cloiters of Carme, in Olot, are the main example of Renaissance art in La Garrotxa. They are now part of Olot Art School and can be visited on days when the college is open.

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Routes and excursions TOP

The charcoal makers route. Route 2 Mieres

This route follows some of the old paths and trails used to bring wood charcoal down from the Serra de Finestres. The path that passes by Font Ricard is an attractive mule trail that connects the hamlet of Ruïtlles to the church of El Freixe.
Sant Feliu de Pallerols - Les Planes d'Hostoles. Natural park route 21

Very simple route between Sant Feliu de Pallerols and Les Planes d'Hostoles following the old royal road.
Summits of La Garrotxa

Discover some of the nest natural viewpoints in La Garrotxa and all provide incredible panoramas.
Sant Iscle and Vallac valeys: volcanoes and castles. Natural Park route 19

This route allows you to discover one of the least known but most interesting areas of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, walking between forests and farmhouses.
From l'hostal de la Vall del Bac to St. Andreu de Porreres by la Torre. Ruta 2 Vall dels Sentits

Itinerary that brings us to the zone of la Vall del Bac and Alta Garrotxa (Garrotxan Highlands), where we come across sites of great natural interest and wonderful landscapes.
Sant Eudald de Jou route

Route around Montagut, where the first foothills of the Alta Garrotxa already offer some examples of the best Romanesque architecture in the area.
River route. Route 4 Argelaguer

Route to the wildlife watching hide, with a little luckyou will see birds such as Mallard , Grey Heron and Little Egret . The lucky few might just catch a glimpse of an Otter , reintroduced into the basing of the river Fluvià at the end of the 1990s.
The Roman road

The Roman Road consists of two very different sections.

Shopping in Olot

Right in the heart of the city, next to the church of Sant Esteve, the Saints Museum and Montsacopa volcano, is the Plaça Mercat (Market Square) and Olot shopping centre, where you will find more than 300 establishments of all kinds and for all tastes.