La Garrotxa has two distinct types of plant landscape: the Mediterranean, characterized by the presence of holm, and the Atlantic Central European, with oak and beech trees of various species. Regarding the flora, only in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park has there are more than 1,170 species of higher plants and several rare plants in Catalan flora.
This diversity of environments present in La Garrotxa coexists with a very diverse fauna and contains species of great interest, especially invertebrates. In La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park know there are nearly 300 different species of vertebrates, 52 of which are mammals, 198 birds, 13 amphibians, 18 reptiles and 11 fish. As for invertebrates, there are more than 164 registered non-arthropod invertebrate species, 20 arthropods and insects not more than 1,000 insects.
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Routes and excursions TOP
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Bosc de Can Serra route. Route 6 LesPreses
An intimate route to connect with nature.
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The Romanesque churches of Maià de Montcal and Beuda
Maià de Montcal and Beuda are both good examples of La Garrotxa’s valuable cultural heritage and their wonderful Romanesque churches are the perfect excuse to visit this part of La Garrotxa.
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Lligordà and Palera route. Route 5 Beuda
Itinerary around Beuda, which will allow you to see some of its main Romanesque constructions.
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Sadernes to Sant Julià de Ribelles route (from Sadernes)
Walking route through the central area of Alta Garrotxa through wild and delightful landscapes.
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Brugent bathing pool route in Sant Feliu de Pallerols
Upstream of Les Planes d'Hostoles, the river Brugent leaves, as it passes through Sant Feliu de Pallerols, a series of bathing pools, all of them located a few meters from the Carrilet greenway.
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Can Xel - castell de Colltort - Fontpobra - Can Xel. Natural Park route 5
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Sant Sepulcre de Palera route. Route 8 Beuda
This route will take us to one of the most remarkable buildings among the witnesses of Romanesque art and an exceptional pilgrimage center in the Besalú county, Sant Sepulcre de Palera.
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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.
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Can Poeti bathing pool. Route 2 Les Planes d'Hostoles
Les Planes d’Hostoles is well known for its natural bathing pools that have been used in numerous films and adverts. This is one of four suggestions.
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Route to Montagut. Route 2 Sant Jaume de Llierca
This route runs between wheat fields, you will enjoy beautiful views. Throughout the route you will be accompanied by Alta Garrotxa as a backdrop. Recommended for the whole family.
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Sant Feliu de Pallerols, la Torra, Hostoles Castle. Natural Park route 24
Excursion to the castle of Hostoles, privileged viewpoint over the valley of Hostoles.
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Besalú circuit. Ruta 1 Garrotxa
A route that brings to life the Romanesque treasures of the village of Beuda, and which can be complemented with a visit to the centre of Besalú.