Cardona, Catalonia
Província de Barcelona · Catalonia · Spain · 5,226 residents
Cardona is a small town in Província de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 5,226 people. There are 11 notable places to see in and around town, including Castle of Cardona and Pont del Diable. The nearest airport is Barcelona (BCN), about 1 h 7 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castle of Cardona, Pont del Diable and Santa Maria de Serrateix.
- Best weather from June to August: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- Easy to reach: Barcelona (BCN) is 47 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Cardona
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle
2bridge
3monasterySanta Maria de Serrateix
6 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Viver y Serrateix, Spain
4castle
5protected area
6castle
7castleCastell de Querol
7 miles from the centre · Photo
8castleCastell de Clariana de Cardener
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Clariana de Cardener, Spain
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9palaceAbbot's palace of Santa Maria de Serrateix
6 miles from the centre · Photo
building in Serrateix, Spain
Castell de Torroella
castle · 3 miles from the centre
Castell d'Aguilar
castle · 3 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Cardona
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Cardona can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Cardona are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Cardona and the villages around it is a hire car from Barcelona (BCN), about 1 h 7 min away.
Best time to visit Cardona
June to August: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- 11°CJan29 mm
- 14°CFeb38 mm
- 18°CMar53 mm
- 22°CApr63 mm
- 22°CMay77 mm
- 27°CJun114 mm
- 32°CJul58 mm
- 32°CAug41 mm
- 25°CSept62 mm
- 22°COct106 mm
- 17°CNov21 mm
- 13°CDec12 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 2°C | 29 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 3°C | 38 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 6°C | 53 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 7°C | 63 mm | 11 h |
| May | 22°C | 10°C | 77 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 27°C | 15°C | 114 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 18°C | 58 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 18°C | 41 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 25°C | 14°C | 62 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 22°C | 12°C | 106 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 6°C | 21 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 13°C | 2°C | 12 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Barcelona (BCN)47 miles, about 1 h 7 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Girona (GRO)56 miles, about 1 h 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)59 miles, about 1 h 24 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 31 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (45 miles).
Cardona is good for
Around Cardona
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Cardona worth visiting?
Yes. Cardona is known for Castle of Cardona, Pont del Diable and Santa Maria de Serrateix. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Cardona?
June to August, with the warmest and driest part of the year.
How do I get to Cardona from the UK?
Fly to Barcelona (BCN), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 7 min by road. Girona (GRO) is an alternative, 56 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 31 min.
What is near Cardona?
Vic (30 miles), Manresa (15 miles), Sant Cugat del Vallès (37 miles) and Igualada (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.