Salt Mountain, Cruces Forest, Wines and Montserrat Small group

Overview

This TOUR by Cardona includes 3 unique icons: Castillo de Cardona, named among the 10 best Castles in Europe to stay. Salt Mountain of Cardona, with entrance to the salt mines, fureron of the most important in the world Monserrat Monastery, located on top of a hill with spectacular views, with 1000 years of history. Essential visit of Catalonia

What's included

• ✓Visit to Cardona Castle
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Guide
• ✓Visit to the Motserrat Monastery
• ✓Visit to the mountain of Sal in Cardona

• ✕Gratuities
• ✕Lunch
• ✕Snacks

What you'll do

1. 1

   After arriving at the Castle of Cardona, the most important medieval fortress in Catalonia, it was built in the year 886 by Wifredo el Velloso. Of Romanesque and Gothic style, it includes the so-called Sala Dorada and the Sala dels Entresols, this castle houses the National Tourism Parador "Duques de Cardona", and has been included among the ten best castles in Europe to stay, we started the tour by the Tower of the Minyona, which is the oldest preserved part.

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   This tower reaches 13 meters in height, but came to measure more than 20 and was key in the defensive strategy of the fortress, it was used as a lookout, dungeon and powder keg. We will make a complete visit of the castle going through the claustrophobic interior, the Patio de Armas that highlights 3 windows of Gothic style or the Collegiate Church of Sant Vicenç. We will also visit the walled area, its fortifications and look for some of the bastions that are still standing

   ⏱ 1 hour
3. 3

   The next stop will be in the salt mountain of Cardona, with an area of more than 100 hectares, this potassium salt mine is one of the most important in the world, we will continue to contemplate the stalactites and stalagmites of ancient salt that houses inside and we will know the history of the industrial exploitation of the valley. At the end, we will continue our route south direction to know another one of the singular points of Catalonia: Montserrat

   ⏱ 2 hours
4. 4

   On the way to Montserrat Mountain, we will make a small stop to contemplate the artistic work of a Firefighter when he wanted to create a tribute to nature. The New York Times and The Guardian have explained this work. Feel the calm and anger that is breathed.

   ⏱ 15 min

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.