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Santa Maria de Cardet Viewpoint

Mirador de Santa Maria de Cardet

This viewpoint offers easy access below the dramatic apse of Santa Maria de Cardet, one of Vall de Boí's standout Romanesque gems. Nestled on a rugged hillside, the church masterfully adapts to the slope with a unique semi-basement crypt—the sole example among the valley's UNESCO-listed Romanesque churches. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Barruera village and the expansive Salencar natural surroundings.

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Cardet Dam Viewpoint
Walk along the right bank of the river from Barruera toward the dam to reach a scenic viewpoint with sweeping vistas of the village.Salencar (Barruera) is designated an Area of Natural Interest within the European Natura 2000 network. This wetland serves as a vital biological corridor and stopover for migratory birds traveling from northern Europe to southern regions. Exploring Salencar reveals nature's remarkable ability to adapt to both natural processes and human interventions—like the Cardet Dam constructed in the 1950s, which formed a river barrier where sediments accumulated. Over time, this fostered typical wetland vegetation, including lush reed beds that now define the landscape.
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Restaurant l'Era
Major 7, Barruera
jul-ago w-m 13:00-15:30, 20:00-22:30, rest of year: Mon,T,Fri 20:00-22:30, Sat-Sun 13:00-15:30, 20:00-22:30€30
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