{"id":2824,"date":"2025-06-12T16:45:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calribero.com\/tourism-in-the-area\/charming-villages\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:12:31","slug":"charming-villages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calribero.com\/en\/tourism-in-the-area\/charming-villages\/","title":{"rendered":"Charming villages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-small:50px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:50px 0px 0px 0px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"3.0\" data-animationDelay=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 63;--awb-object-position:49% 52%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Vilanova de la Sal\" src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1750 img-with-aspect-ratio\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%271200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201600%201200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%271200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vilanova-de-la-Sal.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationDelay=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:-5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Fraunces&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;\">A town with history between mountains and water<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;\">Vilanova de la Sal<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"540\"><strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"134\">Vilanova de la Sal<\/strong> is a small town but full of <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"181\">history <\/strong>and <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"195\">beauty<\/strong>. Located on the edge of the <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Camarasa reservoir<\/strong>, it offers <strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"277\">impressive landscapes<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"313\">privileged natural environment<\/strong>. Its history is linked to the <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"373\">exploitation of salt<\/strong>, and even today you can visit places like the <strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"440\">Montalegre hermitage<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"466\">Montroig peak<\/strong>, ideal spots for <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"503\">hiking <\/strong>and enjoying <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"539\">panoramic views<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"736\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Stroll through the quiet streets and discover the <strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"607\">river beach<\/strong>, perfect for cooling off in the summer, and don&#8217;t forget to visit the <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\">train station<\/strong>, which <strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"735\">retains the charm of bygone eras<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-small:50px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationDelay=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:-5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Fraunces&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;\">A city with history and art in every corner<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;\">Balaguer and the old town<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"408\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"104\">Balaguer<\/strong>, the capital of the region, <strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"183\">preserves an old town full of cobbled streets<\/strong>, charming squares and <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"228\">historical monuments<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"251\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Castell Form\u00f3s<\/strong>, one of the jewels of the heritage, dominates the landscape from its watchtower, recalling the important role of Balaguer in the <strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"407\">medieval history of Catalonia.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"681\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Stroll through <strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"443\">Pla\u00e7a Mercadal<\/strong>, visit <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"474\">churches and museums<\/strong> and let yourself be <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\">seduced by the cultural and gastronomic <\/strong>vitality of the city. Balaguer is also an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding area, with <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"680\">excellent services and activities for the whole family<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 50px 0px 0px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"3.0\" data-animationDelay=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 65;--awb-object-position:48% 40%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"482\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2476 img-with-aspect-ratio\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27720%27%20height%3D%27482%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20720%20482%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27720%27%20height%3D%27482%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/centrehistoric_blg-1.jpg 720w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-small:50px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:50px 0px 0px 0px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"3.0\" data-animationDelay=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 62;--awb-object-position:48% 40%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"Sant_Lloren\u00e7_de_Montgai\" src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2479 img-with-aspect-ratio\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201707%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/calribero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sant_Llorenc_de_Montgai-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationDelay=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:-5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Fraunces&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;\">Protected nature and cultural heritage<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;\">Sant Lloren\u00e7 de Montgai<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"360\">This village, located on the <strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"128\">banks of the Sant Lloren\u00e7<\/strong> reservoir, is a true paradise for <strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"215\">nature and outdoor enthusiasts<\/strong>. Sant Lloren\u00e7 de Montgai is surrounded by a <strong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"287\">protected natural<\/strong> area that offers <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"359\">hiking trails, bird watching and picnic areas<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"624\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The village retains the charm of a <strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"443\">small town with an agricultural and livestock tradition<\/strong> and is a key point for those who want to practice <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"538\">adventure sports such as kayaking or rafting<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t forget to visit the <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"582\">local hermitage<\/strong>, a testament to its history and culture. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-small:50px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationDelay=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:-5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Fraunces&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;\">Two medieval towns with history and postcard landscapes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;\">Montson\u00eds and Al\u00f2s de Balaguer<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"354\">Montson\u00eds is a town declared a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"134\">Cultural Asset of National Interest<\/strong>, with an imposing <strong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"163\">castle <\/strong>and an <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"217\">old town that preserves its medieval essence<\/strong>. Montson\u00eds Castle, with its <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"279\">walls and towers<\/strong>, offers a <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\">leap back<\/strong> in time that captivates visitors of all ages. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"687\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Al\u00f2s de Balaguer, for its part, stands out for its <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"420\">castle <\/strong>and its proximity to the <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"449\">reservoir <\/strong>and natural areas ideal for <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"512\">outdoor activities<\/strong>. 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style=\"font-family:&quot;Fraunces&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;\">A town between mountains and a thousand-year-old history<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;\">Salas de Pallars<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"408\">Located in the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"112\">Pallars Juss\u00e0<\/strong> region, Salas de Pallars is a town that combines a <strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"189\">spectacular natural environment<\/strong> with a <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"234\">rich historical and cultural heritage<\/strong>. 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