Torre de vigilància nº 1, Olot, Guia do visitante e o que fazer por perto

Torre de vigilància nº 1 is a watchtower on the Montsacopa volcano in Olot, in the province of Girona. It stands on a green hill right beside the town, so it makes an easy goal for a short walk with wide views over Olot and the volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa.

Tips for your visit

• Plan on about an hour for the climb, the tower and a wander around the crater, longer if you like to linger over the views.
• Choose a clear day, and go in the late afternoon if you can, when the light over the town and the surrounding hills is at its softest.
• Wear shoes with a decent grip, since the way up is on a hillside path rather than a city pavement, and bring water in warm weather.
• Whether you can go inside or climb the tower can change, so look at the signs on site and check current local information before you set out.

Explore it on a quest

Olot rewards a slow walk, and the best way to see it is with a guide in your pocket. Questo runs self-guided quests that lead you on foot from place to place, tell you about each stop as you arrive and set a puzzle in what is in front of you. Browse the quests in Olot to find a route and start whenever suits you, with no group to join.