For two thousand years salt was the mainstay of the economy of the Cardener, the river that gives the region its name, and today has an original tourist attraction in the Cardona Salt Mountain and Salt Craft Centre. The salt roads passed through towns such as Santpedor, Súria, Rajadell and Cardona, all good examples of a medieval past. Cardona Castle is a marvellous fortified complex that includes the Church of Sant Vicenç, a masterpiece of European eleventh-century architecture. Next to the ruins of another castle, Castelltallat, is an observatory from which to contemplate the wonders of the universe. Súria is a delightful town whose historic centre boasts portals, arcades, a main square and walls dating from the sixteenth century.

A hearty lunch of grilled meat will give you the energy you need for a full day of activity, including a visit to the Poble Vell de Súria Interpretation Centre, in El Bages, a walk though its cobblestone streets and trips to its glass, tin, ceramics and basket-weaving workshops.

Enjoy a different way of discovering the landscape of El Cardener (El Bages). Ecorail comprises two innovative vehicles that travel on the railway tracks and are suitable for everyone: the Ciclorail and the Trenpat.

• Aguilar de Segarra
• Callús
• Cardona
• Castellfollit del Boix
• Castellnou de Bages
• Fonollosa
• Navàs
• Rajadell
• Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
• Sant Mateu de Bages
• Sant Salvador de Guardiola
• Santpedor
• Súria