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Santa Margarida volcano – Ermita al volca Santa Margarida📷 Mmorell, CC BY 4.0

Santa Margarida volcano

Olot, Spain

Nature

An extinct, wooded crater in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone with a small Romanesque chapel on the meadow at its bottom. It is an easy walk from the car parks near Santa Pau.

Nearest town
Olot, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
42.1400, 2.5340

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 April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (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

  • Area Municipal Santa PauMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Santa Margarida volcano · 25 pitches
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Càmping Les Preses NaturaCampsite
    6 km from Santa Margarida volcano
    TentsShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • les TriesCampsite
    6 km from Santa Margarida volcano
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Càmping de VidràCampsite
    18 km from Santa Margarida volcano
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping AbadessesCampsite
    20 km from Santa Margarida volcano
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Àrea d'autocaravanes de Sant Joan de les AbadessesMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Santa Margarida volcano
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Santa Margarida volcano?

Santa Margarida volcano is in Olot, Spain, at GPS 42.1400, 2.5340. It is about 3 km from Santa Pau.

Can you camp near Santa Margarida volcano?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Lava Ecològic, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 43 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Santa Margarida volcano?

Santa Margarida volcano is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Inland Catalonia: Montserrat to the Garrotxa volcanoes.

What is there to see near Santa Margarida volcano?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castellfollit de la Roca (9 km), Besalú (15 km), Girona Old Town (30 km) and Dalí Theatre-Museum (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Santa Margarida volcano?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)