Get closer to Nature - Sierra de Cadi

If you are an adventurous and outgoing person, the naturally beautiful Sierra de Cadi is definitely the right place to explore! The Cadiz mountain region ( La Sierra de Cadi) is absolutely breathtaking and it makes for a fantastic off-beat summer getaway!!

The Natural Park of the Sierra de Cadí-Moixeró is the largest in Catalonia, and straddles the provinces of Barcelona, Girona and Lerida. Also, it is a mountain park of great interest because of its great geological diversity, flora and fauna and it’s very accessible to the public. There are more than 40,000 hectares situated between 800m in the valleys and it stretches for more than 30 kilometers over the mountain ranges of Serra delCadí and Serra de Moixerówith 2.648m at the top of Vulturó. The Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park was created in July 1983 in response to the need to protect the Sierra del Cadí and the surrounding area.

In the Natural Park of the Cadi-Moixero there are various signposted paths with very different characteristics be it their difficulty, length, landscape type, facilities or type of sign. These signed routes are the best way to discover each corner of the park in a peaceful, safe and relaxed way. The Park's sport par excellence is cross-country hiking. There you can do mountain sports, make excursions and hunt. It is ideal for a tour. This park has a varied climate that has flora and fauna that is worth a visit. In the valley you will find lush vegetation including pine, beech, maple, aspen as well as hay meadows. At high level, you will find alpine meadows with wild flowers including gentian and crocus. This place is like heaven on Earth for nature lovers!

Where to stay in the Serra de Cadí:

·        HostalPedraforca 

•  Located 1.5km from the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. Its facilities, including a swimming pool and terrace, offer superb views of the landscape

·         Hostal Cal Batista 

• This charming, rustic-style hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature, located on the edge of Cadi-Moixeró National Park.

·         Fonda Biayna 

• It is a 17th-century manor house in the historic centre of Bellver de Cerdanya, within the Catalan Pyrenees. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. One of the oldest inns in Spain, Fonda. Biayna is just metres from the Plaça Major. Bellver is a short drive from the La Masella Ski Resort and the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. It is also well-known for its castle. The area is ideal for horse-riding and hiking.

Whether you prefer hiking one of the many mountain trails, or just hopping around the charming white villages by car, the mountain of Cadi offer a fantastic summer vacation option. Discover the place through the historic paths, and enjoy the installations and activities available.  On top of that, the region’s food is also scrumptious, and well known for being quite inexpensive!

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