Parc d'Olèrdola

Understand

History

Landscape The relief is relatively smooth, altered, however, by the presence of cliffs and precipices. The central rocky platform reaches 358 m in altitude at its highest point, the Talaia.

Flora and fauna The vegetation of the area is greatly affected by the rainfall regime and, therefore, the species that grow spontaneously there must face a period of summer drought that can be very harsh. For this reason, the plants that live there have adaptations to avoid excessive water loss. During this dry season and with a Mediterranean climate, growth is slow, especially that of trees, and, therefore, wood production is low. The harsh environmental conditions such as the lack of water, the scarce vegetation and the abrupt relief, do not allow a rich and exuberant fauna to live there. However, this same factor is what gives interest to the original fauna that lives there, since it is formed by species adapted to these peculiar conditions. The confluence of ecological environments is also reflected in the herpetological fauna (very sensitive to these changes) so that we can find species of North African origin such as the horseshoe snake and the Iberian viper together with others of Central European nature such as the salamander and the "noia". Finally, the great development of the karst system has allowed the formation of an interesting cave life, to the point that we find endemic species unique in the world.

Climate

Tourist office 1 Castell d'Olèrdola information point, BV-2443. (updated Aug 2025) Park Central ofice, Calle del Àtom 21,Polígono La Post,08850 Gavà, ☏ +34 690 045 560, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2025)

Getting there

By plane

By train If you wish to access the park by train, you can do so via the RENFE station in the municipality of Vilafranca del Penedès (and then connect with the bus line that goes to Olèrdola and Canyelles).

By bus Autobusos Plana, ☏ +34 938 145 848. Line that connects Vilanova i la Geltrú and Vilafranca del Penedès passing through Canyelles and Olèrdola. (updated Aug 2025)

By car Highways AP-7, exit 30 Santa Margarida i els Monjos Roads C-15, exit 11 Castell d'Olerdola/Sant Miquel d'Olerdola C-32, exit 16 Vilanova and Geltrú-L'Arboç and then take the BV-2115 in the direction of L'Arboç N-340

Getting around

Parking Parking del castell. See Castell d'Olèrdola information point

See

1 Poblat d'Olèrdola. The monumental complex of Olèrdola is located on a rocky platform 358 m above sea level, dominating the Penedès plain. Within the medieval fortified enclosure, the space was structured into three areas. In the upper part was the military area, with the castle at the top and, below, the sacred area, with the church and the necropolis. The lower part of the mountain was occupied by houses. There are remains since the Iberians to the High Middle Ages. (updated Aug 2025)

Do

Hiking long range GR92 crosses the park local hikes SL-C 131 Ruta de les fonts i els forns, 6.5km, 173m, Starting point: Olèrdola Castle car park.

Climbing Year-round climbing areas in Olèrdola Park Climbing and the opening of new routes are permitted in these areas year-round:

1 Penya de l’Escofet. (Canyelles). A popular climber area known as "la Facu": 34 routes of 20-30 m. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Font de l’Ametlló. (Olèrdola). Pending confirmation, depending on the archaeological remains at the site. (updated Aug 2025)

Caving There are many caves in the area. ask for permits to the park office.

Eat

Picnic 1 Castell d'Olèrdola Picnic area. (updated Aug 2025)

Sleep

Look for lodging in Vilanova i la Geltrú and Vilafranca del Penedès

Backcountry Not allowed in the park