Cardona & Montserrat Trip
Travel back to the 9th century and explore the Roman vestiges of Cardona Castle, along with local salt mines and a tasting of tapas and wines. Cardona & Montserrat Trip. We will meet at your hotel in Barcelona and take a bus to Cardona. The...
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Travel back to the 9th century and explore the Roman vestiges of Cardona Castle, along with local salt mines and a tasting of tapas and wines.
Cardona & Montserrat Trip
We will meet at your hotel in Barcelona and take a bus to Cardona. The journey lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Cardona is known for the Salt Mountain Cultural Park and its well-preserved medieval castle.
Our first stop will be Cardona mountain, a significant potassium salt mine. We will descend 86 meters to view the ancient stalactites and stalagmites of salt while learning about the valley's industrial history.
Next, we will visit Cardona Castle, an 886 fortress with Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, providing views of the Cardener river valley and the Saline valley.
The excursion includes a guided tour of Cardona's historic centre, which was an important trading hub for travelers from southern France and the Pyrenees.
We will then proceed to Montserrat, where we will see its jagged peak and visit the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, home to Catalonia's patron saint.
The tour concludes with our return to Barcelona, lasting approximately 10 hours.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Admission to Cardona Castle
- Admission to the Montserrat Abbey
- Admission to Salt Mountain
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility