Lord of the Mountain Tour: Cardona Castle, Salt Mine & Winetasting

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Duration: 5h 30m
Location: Cardona, Spain | Cardona, Spain


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Rugged beauty of Cardona & the Salt Mountain Cultural Park
Fascinating shapes & minerals inside mysterious lit caves
Tour of Cardona Castle—most important fortress in Catalonia
Local delicacies & regional wines tickling your taste buds
Small group of 15 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Cardona Castle and Salt Mountain Cultural Park
Admission fees
Winetasting and snacks
Roundtrip transportation between Barcelona and Cardona via air-conditioned minivan

Description:

Unravel a thousand years of history and step back in time as you visit Cardona, a medieval castle, and an impressive salt mine. Join a small-group tour and enjoy the extraordinary natural and rural setting of the area before tickling your taste buds with wine and local delicacies.

On your venture to the ruggedly charming town of Cardona, take in the Catalan countryside and head to the mountains. Upon arrival at Salt Mountain Cultural Park, your guide leads you on a walking tour and shares the history of the mining facilities. Then head underground through a winding mine shaft, Maria Teresa, which houses a museum in an open space at a depth of 150 feet (46 m).

As you explore the old salt mine feel the atmosphere change as you descend to 282 feet (86 m) and learn about mining traditions and techniques. Marvel at this subterranean world offering breathtaking wonders such as the impressive cave system as well as the fascinating folds and bumpy seams of minerals.

Next, on a private tour of the Cardona Castle, perhaps the most important medieval fortress in Catalonia, explore how the castle gained its seat in history by defending the region. See notable parts of the fortress including the Minyona tower and Romanesque Church of Sant Vicenç. Your trip ends on a high note as you taste regional wines and traditional delicacies before returning to Barcelona.