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Castellfollit de la Roca des del Santuari del Cós (Montagut) 1📷 Josep Maria Viñolas Esteva, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Castellfollit de la Roca

Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain

Views

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.

Nearest town
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
42.2202, 2.5491
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 TriesCampsite
    5 km from Castellfollit de la Roca
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Càmping Les Preses NaturaCampsite
    11 km from Castellfollit de la Roca
    TentsShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Saint-MartinCampsite
    21 km from Castellfollit de la Roca
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Can NadalCampsite
    22 km from Castellfollit de la Roca · 54 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Àrea d'autocaravanes de Sant Joan de les AbadessesMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Castellfollit de la Roca
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Càmping de VidràCampsite
    22 km from Castellfollit de la Roca
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)