Discover a treasure inside the crater of one of the 40 volcanoes of this area near Girona. Experience the history of the area while visiting the medieval villages of Besalú and Santa Pau. Then visit the largest lake in Catalonia, the Banyoles Lake.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Spend a day out of the city near Girona, the pre-Pyrinees Montains with more than 40 volcanoes, the Banyoles Lake, and medieval villages
- Enjoy a guided visit to Besalú to learn the history of the second most important Jewish community in the Middle Ages in Girona Province.
- Explore Santa Pau with a huge castle and a nice church and Castellfollit the la Roca, built on the top of a basaltic cliff
Full description
If you are nature lovers and you like to discover new areas, this is the best option for you! On this full-day tour you will explore different areas. The first area you will explore is Besalú, where you will learn about the history and the medieval and Jewish heritage of the town.
Next explore the nature of La Garrotxa Natural Park, in the pre-Pyrenees area with more than 40 volcanoes none of them active for thousands of years. While there visit a medieval hermitage located in the middle of a crater.
After, visit Castellfollit de la Roca to take some photos of the Basaltic cliff and Santa Pau a small village surrounded by volcanoes. To finish this amazing day, you will have the opportunity to walk along the shore or sail on Banyoles Lake, the largest lake in Catalonia.
Includes
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Food
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You must bring your own headphones
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
Plaça Sant Feliu, beside "The River Caffe", Girona city.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility