Castellfollit de la Roca
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
A village strung along the top of a basalt cliff about 50 metres high, formed by two lava flows. The classic photo is from the old road bridge and riverside below.
Castellfollit de la Roca sits on a basalt cliff more than 50 m high and almost 1 km long. It stands where the rivers Fluvià and Toronell meet, and was formed by two superimposed lava flows, estimated to be about 217,000 and 192,000 years old. The village lies within the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.
For photographs, the footbridge over the Fluvià is a good spot, giving a view of the cliff with the village on top. At the other end of the village, behind the church, is the Josep Pla viewpoint with a wide panorama. The church of Sant Salvador dates from the 13th century and was later remodelled; it now serves as a cultural centre. A market is held in the main square on Saturday mornings, and a riverside path follows the two rivers.
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- Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 42.2202, 2.5491
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Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- les TriesCampsite5 km from Castellfollit de la RocaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Càmping Les Preses NaturaCampsite11 km from Castellfollit de la RocaTentsShowersToilets
- Camping Saint-MartinCampsite21 km from Castellfollit de la RocaTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping Can NadalCampsite22 km from Castellfollit de la Roca · 54 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Àrea d'autocaravanes de Sant Joan de les AbadessesMotorhome stopover22 km from Castellfollit de la RocaMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Càmping de VidràCampsite22 km from Castellfollit de la RocaTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Castellfollit de la Roca?
Castellfollit de la Roca is in Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain, at GPS 42.2202, 2.5491. It is about 6 km from Olot.
Can you camp near Castellfollit de la Roca?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Àrea d'autocaravanes Sant Joan les Fonts, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Castellfollit de la Roca?
Castellfollit de la Roca is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Inland Catalonia: Montserrat to the Garrotxa volcanoes and Basalt cliffs, a salt mountain and slate slopes: by motorhome through inland Catalonia from Vic to the Priorat.
What is there to see near Castellfollit de la Roca?
Places worth a stop nearby: Santa Margarida volcano (9 km), Besalú (12 km), Dalí Theatre-Museum (34 km) and Girona Old Town (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Castellfollit de la Roca?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)