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Medieval Cardona & Salt Mountain Cultural Park Small Group Tour & Hotel pick-up
1 day
Small Group
Pick up
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Plaza de Cataluna, 08206 Barcelona Spain
This tour will start from your accommodation in Barcelona.
Your guide will pick you up at any apartment or hotel in Barcelona, you are staying in. Please, make sure to specify the exact adress of your accomodation when booking.
Once the pick-up is completed, you will head to the first destination of your tour.
Stop At: El Parque Cultural de la Montana de Sal, Carretera de la Mina s/n, 08261 Cardona Spain
This daytour will take you to the Cultural Park of the Salt Valley of Cardona. This protected area is 1,800m long, 600m wide and has an area of 100ha. The site offers amazing views of the valley, old mine galleries, and a display of the mineral extraction machinery once used in this area. Have fun learning about the history of salt exploitation, the geology, mineralogy and botany of this region.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Castillo de Cardona, Conjunto, Castell de Cardona, 08261 Cardona Spain
While Iberian remains have always been linked to the richness of the Saline Valley, the origins of Cardona are in its Castle. The village, which grew from the fortification, is today incredibly well preserved. Besides the medieval charm of its streets and squares, you will also find examples of Gothic and Romanesque churches, chapels and civilian architecture.
The geographical location of the fortress, on the top of the mountain, perfectly meets its historical need to defend the access to the salt mines. The structure also enjoys a privileged view of the Cardener River Valley. From the XI to the XV century, the castle served as the residence of some of the noblest lineages of lords in the country. As a defensive structure for the salt mines, the castle endured several sieges throughout its history.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Plaza de Cataluna, 08206 Barcelona Spain
This tour will start from your accommodation in Barcelona.
Your guide will pick you up at any apartment or hotel in Barcelona, you are staying in. Please, make sure to specify the exact adress of your accomodation when booking.
Once the pick-up is completed, you will head to the first destination of your tour.
Stop At: El Parque Cultural de la Montana de Sal, Carretera de la Mina s/n, 08261 Cardona Spain
This daytour will take you to the Cultural Park of the Salt Valley of Cardona. This protected area is 1,800m long, 600m wide and has an area of 100ha. The site offers amazing views of the valley, old mine galleries, and a display of the mineral extraction machinery once used in this area. Have fun learning about the history of salt exploitation, the geology, mineralogy and botany of this region.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Castillo de Cardona, Conjunto, Castell de Cardona, 08261 Cardona Spain
While Iberian remains have always been linked to the richness of the Saline Valley, the origins of Cardona are in its Castle. The village, which grew from the fortification, is today incredibly well preserved. Besides the medieval charm of its streets and squares, you will also find examples of Gothic and Romanesque churches, chapels and civilian architecture.
The geographical location of the fortress, on the top of the mountain, perfectly meets its historical need to defend the access to the salt mines. The structure also enjoys a privileged view of the Cardener River Valley. From the XI to the XV century, the castle served as the residence of some of the noblest lineages of lords in the country. As a defensive structure for the salt mines, the castle endured several sieges throughout its history.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Professional local guide
- Walking tour of medieval town of Cardona
- Visit of Salt Mountain (to be paid on the day of the tour)
- Visit of Cardona Castle (to be paid on the day of the tour)
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small Group tour of max 8 people
Not included
- Salt Mountain & Cardona Castle (approx. 16) To be paid to the guide, the day of the tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - El Parque Cultural de la Montana de Sal
- Entry/Admission - Castillo de Cardona, Conjunto
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Small group tour of max. 8 guests
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
60%
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I was a bit unsettled initially to be picked up in an unmarked van with most seats removed and no badges worn by the guides. The one guide had good knowledge and decent english and the other guide I think was just driver. In fact he seemed as much a tourist as we did, taking pictures and exploring with us or on his own. We were disappointed that the tour of the salt mountain did not have a guide in English. We really did miss out on a lot of the information. The gentlemen for very pleasant and were very happy to drop us in the city rather than back at our hotel. It was a pleasant day but not the polished tour I have been with Viator in the past.