Garrocha Day Trip

Step back in time and discover the region of Girona full of beautiful medieval villages with this Garrocha Day Trip. You'll visit locations including Besalú, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Lake Bañolas.

Garrocha Day Trip

At 9 am we'll meet at the Plaza Sant Feliu de Gerona and head to Besalú, which is about 35 minutes away.

We'll spend two hours exploring the medieval village, accompanied by a guide to discover the history of the old town.

Our next stop will be the Garrocha Natural Park, located in the pre-Pyrenees area, known for having more than 40 volcanoes. We will visit a medieval chapel situated in one of the craters.

As we continue towards the Santa Margarida volcano, we'll stop at Castellfollit de la Roca, known for its houses perched on a basaltic rock column. We will also enjoy views of the River Fluvià from the upper part of the town.

Aftertaking in the scenery, we will have one and a half hours of free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

The tour will proceed to the village of Santa Pau, where we will visit Santa Maria church and the Castle, representing medieval architecture.

The day will conclude at Lake Bañolas, with a short walk along the shore while learning more about the area. We will return to Girona at 5 pm.