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
· HostalPedraforca
- Located 1.5km from the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. Its facilities, including a swimming pool and terrace, offer superb views of the landscape
- This charming, rustic-style hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature, located on the edge of Cadi-Moixeró National Park.
- 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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