Cardona is one of those glorious Spanish places that’s worth taking some time over. It is a municipality that forms part of the province of Barcelona and is located in the Bages region, known for its amazing landscapes and historical sites that we encourage you to discover.
The beauty of its natural spaces has attracted many civilisations to settle the area over the millennia and they continue to attract visitors to this day - as tourists.
Cardona has more than 4,500 inhabitants, who have the good fortune of going about their lives in a charming town set at an altitude of over 500 metres. If you’re a lover of landscape photography, the views of the valley from the town are going to have you running out of storage space!
We recommend that you enjoy the town and its surroundings at a leisurely pace, so make sure that you plan your trip in advance. How to get here? There are several ways to reach this town. Whether by car, train or bus, your destination awaits you with open arms.
And once you’re here, you’ll be looking for accommodation. Cardona and the surrounding area boast a huge number and variety of holiday cottages for tourists where you can stay for a few days. They are available with full board or half board, if you like the idea of getting to know the town in depth. There are even holiday homes with heated swimming pools that give you the best possible experience of this part of Catalonia.
Once you are in Cardona, you’ll want to know what to visit. There’s plenty to see, and all of it is of great interest.
You can't miss the opportunity to see one of the pillars of its patrimony: the castle. This fortification dates from 886 and was built on the orders of Wilfredo el Velloso, who was count of several Catalan regions. It includes the Collegiate Church of San Vicente, the Minyona Tower and the castle itself, which is now a state-run hotel.
Another attraction is the Gothic church of San Miguel which houses some real religious gems, such as the 15th century baptismal font
Strolling through the centre, you'll come across the Market Square and the Plaça de la Fira, where the Town Hall is located. There's a range of establishments in this area where you'll be able to sample some of the town's culinary delights.
If there is one point of interest in the region of Cardona, it is the Salt Mountain. It’s an impressive salt valley that was of great importance to the mining industry in years gone by and today forms part of the Plan for Areas of Natural Interest of Cataluña. The caves and salt deposits are a wonder to behold.
In the Salt Mountain Cultural Park you can learn more about the history of the mine and take a guided tour of the Mina de las Nieves - the Snow mine - down to a depth of 86 metres. It will leave you open-mouthed.
In terms of tradition, there is nothing like getting to know this town during its peak season, which is around its Fiesta Mayor, during the second weekend in September. An event not to be missed.
