The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cardona

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cardona, Spain

Updated October 23, 2013

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Unusual Attractions in Cardona

The salt mines.

Cardona, Spain

Cardona Salt Mountain

Mine shafts and hard pastries await visitors at this massive mountain of salt.

Cardona, Spain

Castle of Cardona

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.

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Torre de Vallferosa

Torà, Spain

Torre de Vallferosa

This medieval fortification has weathered the centuries better than any other structure from its era.

12 miles from Cardona

Cave of Saint Ignatius

Manresa, Spain

Cave of Saint Ignatius

The grotto where Saint Ignatius of Loyola lived as a hermit for nearly a year.

15 miles from Cardona

Els Prats de Rei, Spain

The Manresana Tower

Tower that was a frequent stop on the travels of King James I.

16 miles from Cardona

Manresa, Spain

Les Arnaules Prehistoric Bridge

A long strip of fossil-filled limestone makes up this natural bridge above a rushing stream.

17 miles from Cardona

Entrance to the chapel - Photo by Treeswithknees

Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain

Santa Cova of Montserrat

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

24 miles from Cardona

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