Olivella Castle Route

Data of interest

Olivella
  • Senderisme
  • Lineal
  • Distance: 11,32 Km
  • Unevenness: 458 m
  • Approximate duration: 2h 15m
  • Difficulty: Alta
  • Thematic: Heritage / Landscape

It reinforces the most emblematic and identifying element of the municipality, recommended and signposted by the Garraf Massif Natural Park. In this case, the first part of the route, the old path to the castle, has been reinforced, adapting it to a family audience.

Places of interest

  • Olivella old castle

    The Castell Vell de Olivella is an ancient castle, declared a cultural asset of national interest, documented since 992. Nowadays, only some remains of the walls are preserved, which seem to outline a trapezoidal plan.

    In the midst of the rubble of Olivella castle, and taking ...

    The Castell Vell de Olivella is an ancient castle, declared a cultural asset of national interest, documented since 992. Nowadays, only some remains of the walls are preserved, which seem to outline a trapezoidal plan.

    In the midst of the rubble of Olivella castle, and taking advantage of its stones, a mill was built in the 18th century, on the initiative of the parish priest of Olivella, which remained unfinished; a round tower can be seen.

    Very close to Olivella castle are the remains of the old Romanesque chapel of Sant Pere, the church was the old parish church of Olivella.

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    Find it at: From Sant Pere de Ribes to Olivella and back / Olivella – Old Castle of Olivella

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