It is true that the Pyrenees of Pallars Sobir\u00e0 near the Ari\u00e8ge frontier are quite high (more than de 3000 m.) with short alpine plants beside many different rocks and scree, as well as eternal snow. Further south of the foothills is a dry and sunny region of Catalonia, blessed by a climate of Mediterranean influences. In this part of the mountain, there are different landscapes: moors, terraced areas with dry walls, steep cliffs sheltering several types of birds of prey, tiny stone and slate villages perched on the hill side and wild pine forests\u2026 While climbing to the abandoned village at 1300m you are surrounded by the smell of thyme and rosemary. Comfortably installed in a nice country house with an unparalleled view, you will be able to see the spectacle of the big birds, which come down , en masse, just in front of your eyes\u00a0: lammergeyers (often more than 20!), griffon and cinereous vultures,\u00a0 and from March to September\u00a0 Egyptian vultures. Three hides with room for two people with tinted windows are at the disposition of professional photographers and observers (picnic provided). If you are not patient enough to wait for the departure of the last bird, you can always watch the spectacle from further away while strolling around and enjoying a good lunch of typical products (prepared on the spot).<\/p>\n
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The main cultural center of interest of this region is the medieval town of Gerri de la Sal; its name comes from the presence of a salt water spring which passed through layers of rock salt under the ground. The water of the spring was carried by a system of canals (made from the bark of pine trees) to the salt flats. The evaporation of the water gives the salt. This activity has been documented since the IX century and has continued up until now in a small amount production that is produced locally. Actually we can still visit the former XII century rich and influential\u00a0 Benedictine abbey, the XI century Romanic bridge, the medieval town\u00a0 made up of an agglomeration of old houses with very narrow streets, the \u00ab\u00a0house of salt\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0 with all its water distribution systems\u00a0 and its salt production.<\/p>\n
La gastronomy of Pallars is rich and varied: the region produces a large number of excellent cheeses. They have their own breed of cows and sheep, grow many diverse vegetables. Pork products dry well and game is abundant. This is obviously reflected in the dishes. Try la\u00a0girella <\/em>which is a sausage made of lamb and hard boiled eggs.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”photos-pallars”][vc_images_carousel images=”2690,1732,2687,1576,1582,1585,1747,1741,2678,2681,2684,1744,1729″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Video” tab_id=”video-pallars”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WzJrx2ZQ8y8″][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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