Essential and very close to each other. In Olot you have a perfect combination: art, history, volcanoes and heritage, with museums that can be visited in the same day.
Located in the old Hospice (neoclassical building), it is ideal for learning about the historical evolution of the region and artistic activity, with special prominence given to the Olot School .
In the Castanys Tower in Parc Nou . It explains the physical environment of La Garrotxa (volcanic, seismic phenomena and ecosystems) and includes educational resources and an earthquake simulator .
A very unique museum that explains Olot’s tradition in the production of religious imagery and allows you to understand the process and context of this activity.
18th century manor house with atmosphere and heritage elements. Ideal if you like everyday history and “lived” heritage.
A different proposal: an open-air ecomuseum within the Xenacs Recreational Area, in the forests of Les Preses, with interpretive elements (coal pit, fauna/ecosystems, etc.) and a very pleasant environment.
Access: you can get there by vehicle (no buses) and also on foot via an itinerary; there are opening times for the access road (weekends) according to Turisme Garrotxa.
A space dedicated to the tradition of making sausages, with tools, machinery and dioramas of the traditional process.
Important: in the Garrotxa Heritage Inventory it is listed as “currently demolished”. Before going there, it is worth confirming whether it is operational and open to visitors.
Choose how you want to experience the Vall de Bianya: cozy bungalows, quiet plots or space for your motorhome, always surrounded by nature.