Oliana
Oliana is a Spanish municipality in the province of Lleida, located in the region of Alt Urgell, Catalonia. According to 2009 data, its population was 1,976 inhabitants.
Of Roman origin, it was part of the county of Urgell. The town originated around the castle of Oliana. During the war against Juan II of Castile it was defended by Guillermo Ramón del Brull.
The town suffered a plague epidemic in 1569 that decimated its population. During the Reapers' War, the town participated in the recovery of the castles of Opoul-Périllos and Salses in the Roussillon region. He minted his own coin in 1642.
In 1810, during the Spanish War of Independence, it was occupied by French troops. During the First Carlist War the town was fortified and its inhabitants abandoned it on two occasions.
Nearby routes
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- Path of the sources in Peramola (a 3.9 km)
- The Coscollet from Aubàs (Sierra de… (a 3.9 km)
- Roca del Corb and Sant Honorat in Peramola (a 3.9 km)
- Castle-hare and Roc de Rumbau in Peramola (a 3.9 km)
What to do
Espai Natura Muntanya d’Alinyà
Fígols i Alinyà (a 14 Km)Refuge for emblematic species such as the chamois or the capercaillie, the…
Solsona Experience, descobreix el Solsonès
Solsona (a 18.7 Km)Experiential guided tours of the Solsonès region for all audiences, groups and…
Globus Pirineu
Solsona (a 20.9 Km)Enjoy the opportunity and experience to discover the richness of the landscape…
Estació d'Esquí Tuixent - La Vansa
Josa i Tuixent (a 23.8 Km)Enjoy 30km of multi-level circuits for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the…
Where to eat
Bar Restaurant El Jardí
Sant Llorenç de Morunys (a 24 Km)The Bar-Restaurant El Jardí de Sant Llorenç de Morunys offers traditional cuisine…
Where to sleep
Mas Ampurdanés
La Baronia de Rialb (a 8.7 Km)It is located on the outskirts of the village of Pallerols, in…
Refugi de l'Arp
La Vansa i Fórnols (a 23.4 Km)The Refuge has 24 beds spread over 5 rooms equipped with bunk…