Private Cardona and Salt Mountain Cultural Park Tour from Barcelona

Itinerary
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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.

After 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

The Salt Valley of Cardona is 1,800m long, 600m wide and has an area of 100ha. This 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