The Plaça Mercat, a decade of the new building
This 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the new building in Plaça Mercat d’Olot. With our philosophy of promoting the territory and home products, this ephemeris serves us to dedicate our space to getting to know more closely the history of the square and each of its pleasures. We will start with the building that […]
Offer to fly in a balloon in La Garrotxa
With the arrival of winter, many might think that there are less outdoor activities. However, at Vol de Coloms we continue to make the experience. In addition, we have an offer to fly in a balloon over the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone during the months of January and February. During the winter, La Garrotxa change. The […]
The best Christmas gift, a balloon flight in La Garrotxa.
Finding the best Christmas gift can be quite a challenge. Often, we check for unique and unforgettable experiences that allow us to escape from everyday life and enjoy a moment of peace and serenity. We present you a present that is sure to please: a balloon flight over the fascinating Garrotxa Volcanic Zone. Discover the […]
Routes in La Garrotxa, nature in its purest state
Breathe pure air, admire nature, get lost in magical forests, listen in silence to the murmur of the river’s water. These are some of the many sensations we feel when we do routes in La Garrotxa. From 1514 meters, the Puigsacalm, the second highest mountain in La Garrotxa, gives us a perspective of the whole […]
Castellfollit de la Roca, a village on a cliff
Today we will discover one of the smallest municipalities in Catalonia. Once we cross the Miana mountains with the balloons, the town of Castellfollit de la Roca appears to the west, a town that does not exceed km². It is located on a basaltic bluff 50 meters high, formed by the erosion of the Fluvià […]
The Costa Brava from Vol de Coloms
Vol de Coloms is about 50 km in a straight line from the Costa Brava. We need an hour by car to get to this Catalan paradise of crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and coastal towns full of personality. The Girona coast goes from Cala S’Alguer to the quiet Cala Estreta. In total it has a […]
Montsacopa volcano, a volcano within the city.
Today we will tell you about one of the volcanoes that is in the middle of the city of Olot. The growth of the city meant that it began to be built around the Montsacopa volcano. Today it is located between the neighborhoods of Sant Francesc, Morrot and Pla de Baix. This volcano is not […]
Activity to do in the summer in Catalonia
We are in a time when we do not stop doing things. We take advantage of the good weather and the holidays that we don’t usually go. We go to the beach to beat the heat with the sea breeze. We are going to the Pyrenees to climb their mountains. We enjoy dining in swimming […]
Charming villages of La Garrotxa
Life in La Garrotxa is peaceful. Nature is predominant in the region, 80% of the territory is forest and the rest farmland or pasture. However, among all this nature we also find charming villages and towns. Olot, capital of the region, concentrates the majority of the population, as well as cultural activities, theatre, cinema, concerts, […]
Breakfast at Vol de Coloms
From the beginning, the goal of the Colom brothers was to create a tourist activity to promote the region of La Garrotxa. In addition to having the original idea of showing the region from a balloon. They thought it would be interesting to complete the experience, letting them try the gastronomy of the area with […]
