Make a holiday rental home or villa in Cardona, Spain your home away from home

Cardona is found in the very heart of the beautiful Catalonia region of Spain, just an hour’s drive from the bustling city of Barcelona. Self-catering cottages in the village enjoy stunning views of the Pyrenees mountain range, offering families and couples a rustic retreat which is ideal for a relaxed summer holiday or a weekend break.

Things to do in Cardona, Spain

Cardona is famous for two landmarks – the salt mines and the castle that dominates the village from the hillside. Both of these make for great places to visit and spend some time absorbing the local heritage.

Many visitors to Cardona are attracted by the stunning countryside which surrounds the village, and there are plenty of different activities which will allow you to get out and appreciate this to the full. This includes a wide variety of walking and hiking trails around the village and further afield.

Cycling, fishing and mushroom picking are all also popular activities in the surrounding area. More adventurous holidaymakers may also be keen to try out rafting or paragliding, both of which are available nearby. There is also a fantastic golf course only a short drive from the village.

The countryside around Cardona is also home to various different wineries, many of which offer free tasting sessions for visitors. At night-time, the Castelltallat Star Observatory also offers visitors the opportunity to engage in a spot of star-gazing, with night skies uninterrupted by city lights.

Places to visit on holiday in Cardona, Spain

Cardona is found less than an hour away from Barcelona, one of Spain’s major urban centres. Here visitors can find plenty to see and do for several days. The city has a great cultural heritage with many galleries and museums, fantastic architecture such as the Sagrada Familia and a wide variety of performing arts centres. Barcelona also has several large parks and even a man-made beach, so it is a great place to head for families on a summer holiday.

The city of Girona can also be reached in around an hour, with its Medieval old town and cathedral which has been converted from an old Moorish mosque. There are also plenty of other ecclesiastical examples throughout the city making it a great place to visit for anyone interested in European history.

Weather in Cardona, Spain

Cardona has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and winters which are cooler but are still quite mild, never usually dipping below around 10C. The weather is also generally sunny even in winter, making Cardona a very nice destination for a self-catering break even in the cooler months.

Flights to Cardona, Spain

Self-catering accommodation in Cardona is most easily reached via Barcelona Airport (BCN), which is 97km from the village. There are a range of flights arriving from across the UK on a daily basis. All major car hire operators have desks in the airport and this offers the most convenient option for reaching your Cardona holiday home.