2025 Cardona Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

The Cardona Castle or ‘Castell de Cardona’ is a medieval place where you can stroll around the historic walls of the Castle and feel what it was like in medieval period in Barcelona. You will see the castle has Roman and Gothic architecture along with wooden shutters from the 11th and 12th centuries. You will find the Cardona Castle located on a hill overlooking the town of Cardona, around 90km from Barcelona city. Nearby you will also see the magnificent Salt Mountains of Cardona. Take note that these are two different locations, Cardona Castle is 2km apart from the Salt Mountains. How to reach : You can take a bus to Cardona at Barcelona Nord station. Look for the bus company ALSA that runs 4 buses daily from Barcelona Nord to Cardona station. Less than two hours you will reach the castle.

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) This is a small private museum where the relationship between salt and textiles and Cardona is explained, including the origins and subsequent exploitation of the salt mines and the connection with the Josep Arnau family. There are also very curious statues made of salt. They enthusiastically explained the process of salt, the evolution of mining... it was all very interesting and we had a great time preparing for our visit to the salt mountains the next day. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) It provided access to Cardona for travelers coming from Solsona, San Lorenzo de Morunes or La Seo de Urgell. It takes its name from the statue of the Virgin on the adjacent facade. During restoration in 1984, another smaller tower was discovered inside beneath the existing tower. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) Its most outstanding features include the walled fortress within the castle, which sits on a hill and is the most important example of the Catalan Romanesque architectural style. It is included in the European Commission’s EDEN programme (European Destinations of Excellence) in recognition of its sustainable tourism proposals. Located in the region of El Bages, Cardona is the heir of an important medieval history that began around the 8th century with the construction of castles, palaces and monasteries. The town's streets take us back to the era of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. One of the town’s most emblematic buildings is its 9th-century defensive wall, which has been restored and is now used as the Parador hotel. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia