National Parks in Catalonia

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THE NATIONAL PARK OF

“LA GARROTXA”

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone is situated 100 kilometres to the north of Barcelona.
In a large part of the southern half there are more than 40 volcanoes and various lava flows, forming a gentle countryside without dramatic gradients, which is protected by La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. From the Fluvià river valley to the county's northern limits, the landscape changes dramatically. This is the Alta Garrotxa, which is a declared area of natural interest.

THE VOLCANS:

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone is situated 100 kilometres to the north of Barcelona. There are thirty Strombolian volcanic cones.The last dated eruption occurred 11,500 years ago, thus though volcanic activity has ceased, it cannot be considered to be finally extinct. The thirty or so volcanic cones are in a very good state of natural conservation, considering their age. Most of the craters are visible and consist of cinder material

VEGETATION:

There ara holm oaks are typical on the sunny hillsides of the eastern sector, with relatively dry and hot summers, the oak tree predominates in other parts, and the beech is found in the most humid sectors.

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