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Olot
Spend a half day in Olot for volcano sights; add a night if you prefer a relaxed pace and evening dining.
Olot is a small Catalan town famed for its volcanic landscape, the Garrotxa Natural Park and the beech forest of La Fageda. It has no train station, so visitors arrive by bus or car from Girona or Barcelona. A half‑day covers the main volcano sites; a night lets you explore museums and enjoy local cuisine.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, bus crowds)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
- 0.5
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Olot091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Olot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyOlot is low‑risk; standard precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 061 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona‑Costa Brava Airport.
- Getting aroundNo rail; take the 7‑daily intercity bus from Barcelona (2 h 30 min) or hourly buses from Girona (1–1 h 30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona‑Costa Brava Airport · BCN Barcelona El Prat Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Olot: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No rail; take the 7‑daily intercity bus from Barcelona (2 h 30 min) or hourly buses from Girona (1–1 h 30 min). Cars use C‑17 via Torelló; cycling route follows the old narrow‑gauge line.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Girona
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Olot, about 1 h; or drive 45 km (28 mi) via C‑66Bus from Olot, about 1 h; or drive 28 mi (45 km) via C‑66
Historic city, cathedral and Jewish quarter.
Besalú
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Car or bus via Girona, 30 min
Medieval bridge and old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Olot Centre
central, from €90 per night
Hotel Borrell
budget‑friendly, city centre
Hostal la Vila
in Plaça Major, simple rooms
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–€70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–€110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus Barcelona → Olot (round‑trip)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| 4G data eSIM, 7 days2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €193 per person per day, bed included | €385≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are limited on weekends; check times in advance.
- Some volcano sites have seasonal opening hours; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 061
- General emergency
- 112
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Fire/ambulance061
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Barcelona; Spanish police station in Olot.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Barcelona → Olot bus: ≈ €25 one‑way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Girona → Olot bus: ≈ €8 one‑way, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Disculpa — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpa)
- Gràcies — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjəs)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwant ˈkosta)
- On és l'autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (on ˈes lɔtˈbuz)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Olot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, bus crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Olot to enjoy dinner at Ca l'Enric (Michelin‑star) and a sunrise walk on Montsacopa.
- Combine with a day in Girona for a broader Catalan experience.
Sources
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