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MOUNTAIN HILLS OF CARDÓ

Located in the heart of the Baix Ebre region, the Serra de Cardó is a natural paradise that rises majestically around the picturesque town of Benifallet. This mountain range, with its wealth of flora and fauna, offers visitors an unforgettable experience that combines nature, history and culture.

HISTORY

The Serra de Cardó is not only a place of spectacular natural beauty, but also steeped in a rich and fascinating history. Over the centuries, this mountain range has been a place of pilgrimage and spiritual reflection, particularly known for its ancient spa of Cardó, which from the 16th century attracted visitors in search of its healing waters. The remains of the spa can still be visited today, offering a journey back in time to a past full of mysticism and serenity. Cardó and Sallent appear for the first time in 1207, in the donation made by Count Ramon Berenguer IV to populate the area. In this first deed the two names of the barony, Cardó and Sallent, appear together. It is not known whether it was a single house or several, nor exactly where each of the two places was located. The joint use of these two toponyms will be repeated in the documentation consulted until the end of the s. XVIII From then on, it will be reduced, mainly due to the disappearance of the lordship, and only the name Cardó will be used.

GEOLOCATION

The Serra de Cardó, located in the Baix Ebre region, is a mountain massif that offers a great variety of rock formations, Mediterranean vegetation and panoramic views. This mountain range includes the block of Cardó, which is located to the SE of the term and includes the steep Cardó valley. This rather narrow valley is drained by the Cardó ravine and extends to the Costumà fence, finally draining into the Ebro north of the town of Benifallet. Within the municipality, there is the old convent and spa of Cardó, as well as several hermitages. The Cardó massif stands out for the tip of l'Agulla and, towards the west, the Set Serres and the Som pass or tossal. To the east, we find the gates of Xàquera and Cops, through which pass several old roads that cross the massif. In addition, other peaks such as the Tossal del Caramull (421 m), the Tossa (483 m), the Mola and the Puntals are extensions of the same massif. The area is also rich in karst relief, with several springs and caves, such as the Meravelles Cave and the Marigot Cave, some of which show vestiges of ancient settlements, such as the Aumediella Cave and others. It should be noted that there are numerous tectonic faults in the Serra de Cardó, although not all of them have the same characteristics or magnitudes. This mountain range is a fascinating place for lovers of nature and trails, with great geological and historical diversity.
The Cardó-Boix mountain ranges have been included in the Plan of Areas of Natural Interest (PEIN) of the Generalitat de Catalunya and, more recently, in the Natura 2000 Network

Hiking routes for Cardó

Explore the natural beauty and serenity of the Serra de Cardó through hiking, an unforgettable experience in every corner.

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Mountain biking routes for Cardó

Discover the natural beauty and historical charm of the Serra de Cardó while pedaling along spectacular routes that will take you to unforgettable places.

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