La Cerdanya, or simply Cerdanya, is a real treasure chest of surprises that is home to many charming places where you won't even feel like you're in Spain at all. It is something like a Swiss landscape that is nestled between Catalonia and France and which, due to its profile, is ideal for enjoying rural and active tourism with the best views you can imagine.
La Cerdanya is a region where many things are surprising. Its culture and the curious and short names of many of its villages mark the personality of this area that stretches between the Catalan provinces of Lleida and Girona and protects the Puigpedrós peak, the highest spot in the region at almost 3,000 metres above sea level. Also in this region is part of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.
It is an ideal destination for nature and relaxation lovers, and for families who will find numerous activities for the little ones to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Yellow Train of Latour de Querol, which is now a tourist attraction that offers a unique view of this breath-taking scenery. Moreover, in summer, its roof is convertible, so you will be able to feel the fresh breeze of the area.
Holidays in La Cerdanya are not for stressing out, but quite the opposite. One of your options is to visit the natural thermal baths in the open air. A spa with water at around 35º and with a certain smell of sulphate where you can relax and enjoy its healing properties. You'll find it in the village of Llo.
Once you've recharged your batteries, it's time to start a route in style, at La Tosa, one of the highest peaks with easy access from the La Molina ski resort, so that you can enjoy the panoramic views without any difficulty.
A second stop could be made in the Llosa Valley, a fairly unknown place but with a lot of magic that opens the doors to the Muga lakes surrounded by the wildest nature and native fauna.
As it's not all about exploring natural areas, it's worth taking a tour of the best villages in La Cerdanya. Do you want to know which ones you can't miss?
Puigcerda is a good starting point, as it is also the capital of the region. A town full of heritage and beauty with up to eight entrances where you can enjoy the Convent of Santo Domingo or the church of Santo Tomás.
You will love Bellver because it is a town full of life, with the classic architecture of the area in stone where we recommend you take a stroll through the old town. Here you can practice a lot of activities and visit the cave paintings of the Ingla Valley, which is a World Heritage Site.
Another unmissable visit is the municipality of Llívia, in French territory that belongs to Spain, it is the only municipality in our country that is located in a foreign country. Surprising, isn't it?
Pi, Prullans, Riu, Das, Ger or Meranges, where you will find the route that goes to the lake of Malniu, are others not to be missed during your visit.
To conclude a complete visit to the region, you cannot go without trying the trinxat de Cerdanya, a combination of mashed vegetables with meat that will show you the typical flavour of this region, as will also do the local mushrooms, butters and cheeses with Designation of Origin.
