Alta Garrotxa, Protected natural area in Catalonia, Spain
The Alta Garrotxa spans 32,865 hectares of limestone formations with deep valleys and steep cliffs in the eastern pre-Pyrenees of Catalonia.
The region experienced substantial population decline during the 1950s as residents moved away due to industrialization in the Fluvià valley and decreased coal mining activities.
The landscape contains numerous archaeological sites, ancient farmhouses, traditional villages, and historical coal production areas that demonstrate past agricultural practices.
Access to popular locations like Sadernes requires using designated parking facilities, as vehicle restrictions are enforced during peak visitor periods.
The name Garrotxes derives from Catalan terminology meaning rough lands with difficult tracks, reflecting the challenging terrain of this mountainous region.
Location: Garrotxa
Location: Alt Empordà
Location: Ripollès
Inception: 1992
Website: http://altagarrotxa.org
GPS coordinates: 42.27000,2.65000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 04:15
Pont de Llierca
4.6 km
Teix del Torrent de l'Orri
1.4 km
Castell de Sales
3 km
Sant Andreu de Gitarriu
3.1 km
Santa Cecília de Sadernes
4.4 km
Sant Grau d'Entreperes
2.1 km
Sant Miquel de Coma Roure
3.1 km
Sant Miquel de Monteia
372 m
Mare de Déu de les Agulles
4.6 km
Sant Andreu de Lliurona
4.1 km
Masia de l'Orri
1.7 km
Escola Joan Roura i Parella
4.3 km
Sant Martí de Sales
3.8 km
Farmàcia de Tortellà
4.4 km
Can Pentinet
2.5 km
Masia de la Quintana
2.2 km
Llinda de la casa al carrer Sant Pere, 3
4.4 km
House in carrer Olot, 3
4.4 km
La Fàbrica Gran
4.4 km
House in carrer de l'Amargura
4.5 km
Hostal de Ca la Seca
4.4 km
Castellets
2.9 km
House in plaça del Mercat, 4
4.4 km
House in carrer de Sales, 5
4.4 km
House in carrer de Sales, 14
4.3 km
Palol
3.8 km
Casa al carrer de Sales, 11
4.3 km
House in carrer de Sales, 3
4.4 kmReviews
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