Discover La Cortinada

In La Cortinada, nature and local history meet in different ways: At the Centre de Natura, interactive exhibits bring birdsong, scents, and the diversity of fauna, vegetation, and flora to life for the senses. In the church of Sant Martí de la Cortinada, details tell the story of changes and design from different centuries. You can shape your stay around whether you want to explore nature, discover traces of culture, or combine both.

Experience nature with all your senses

The exhibits at the Centre de Natura de la Cortinada engage more than just the eye. Birdsong and scents are among the impressions they convey, along with the diversity of fauna, vegetation, and flora. These different ways of engaging with nature make the subject vivid: you can consider individual sounds and smells alongside the animal and plant world.

The church and ways of life in the past

The church of Sant Martí de la Cortinada offers specific details that provide a glimpse into local cultural history. It was reoriented to face north in the 16th century. Its new high altar was adorned with a polychrome wooden altarpiece from the 17th century, dedicated to the patron saint of the church. The orientation and altarpiece mark different periods; both are worth noting if you are interested in the history of a church interior.

The Les Claus de la Cortinada walking route connects Cal Pal, the church of Sant Martí de la Cortinada, and the mill and sawmill with other local facilities and places of interest. Its theme is the history and former way of life in the valleys. The route thus offers a different perspective from the individual nature exhibits: rather than focusing on individual sensory impressions, it brings together several named sites and historical records in a broader historical context. You can weigh up these two areas of interest when planning your holiday or connect them in your mind, without having to commit to just one way of exploring.

Which holiday rental suits your plans?

Your interests can guide your choice of holiday rental in La Cortinada: Would you like to engage with nature through your senses, explore church art and history, or discover several cultural sites? The experiences described offer different points of reference. You can consider which themes will be most interesting to your travel group and how much space you want to give nature and culture in your holiday plans.

More to discover in the wider destination of Ordino

The wider destination of Ordino also has its own cultural and nature-related themes. On the evening of 28 June, Ordino celebrates the start of summer and its parish festival of Sant Pere every year. The celebrations include lighting the Falles and burning the Mai de Sant Pere. This recurring festival offers an insight into a tradition that is quite different from La Cortinada’s nature exhibits and historic sites.

The self-guided Camí de la marta is also located in Sorteny Nature Park. The trail is 500 metres long and runs from the park’s information hut to the botanical garden, with ten interpretive stops along the way. This gives Ordino a clearly defined nature trail alongside the sensory experiences at the Centre de Natura de la Cortinada. If you include this trail in your plans, check local conditions before travelling. The Ordino festivities and the nature park trail are distinct regional points of interest; they should not be confused with the sites in La Cortinada.

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