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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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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Sant Joan de les Abadesses to Vall de Bianya cycle path
Route between the Vall de Bianya greenway route and Sant Joan de les Abadesses.
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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.
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Xenacs via ''the camí dels Bous'' and puig Rodó view point. Route 3 Les Preses
The recreational area of Xenacs in Les Preses provides an atypical view of La Garrotxa and is one of the best places anywhere for getting a bird’seye view of Croscat and the other volcanoes in the area. As well, its height makes it an ideal place.
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Sant Feliu de Pallerols centre. Natural Park route 18
Urban itinerary that allows to know the medieval structure of the town, as it evolved from the houses of la Sagrera and the Romanesque church to the walled Cellera and the current town, and the most relevant elements of the historic centre.
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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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Cycling route of Santa Pau
The route connects the Can Blanc district with the car park of the Area of Santa Margarida, passing the Area of Can Serra (Fageda d'en Jordà) and Can Xel.
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From Sant Pere Despuig to the Rovira bridge, passing by the Moli d'en Solà. Ruta 3 Vall dels Sentits
A walk through some ot the prettiest corners of the Vall de Bianya, following the course of the Santa Lucia river until reahing the Rovira bridge, apart from being able to visit the church of Sant Pere Despuig.
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The balcony of la Garrotxa. Route 1 Maià de Montcal
From Santa Magdalena de Jonqueres a splendid view await you, on clear days you can see the sea.
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The basalt cliff of Castellfollit de la Roca
Castellfollit de la Roca sits atop a basalt cliff formed by two overlapping lava flows. Along the route, you will be given an up-close view of a basalt cliff that is spectacular not only because of its height, but also the houses built right on its edge.
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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.
