El Cardener, located 65 km from Barcelona, offers a combination of medieval, rural, landscaped, and traditional places to host meetings surrounded by natural beauty. The area has 5 hotels with 14 meeting rooms and a maximum capacity of 1044 seats, and 7 exceptional venues with 17 meeting rooms and a maximum capacity of 1265. Several venues are highlighted including hotels, a parador, country houses, and an astronomical observatory.

2. El Cardener is situated 65 km from Barcelona. There you will find an area completely different than the rest of Catalonia, where you will have the opportunity to organize your meetings in a medieval, rural, landscaping or traditional place. El Cardener area offers a perfect combination of all these ingredients, offering very well equipped tourist establishments and compatible to prepare any kind of business event, with the advantage of being surrounded by wonderful views to our natural places, for example: rural hotels or country houses, and some exceptional places such as wine cellars, the Castelltallat Astronomical Observatory, Les Comes (an outdoor enterprise), the mountain salt cultural park, a castle hotel, and some standard business hotels. Moreover, in any town or village in our area, you can easily find leisure activities, unique and outstanding, which will complement your stay after the meeting, making El Cardener the perfect option for you. El Cardener has 5 hotels, which have a total of 14 meeting rooms, and a maximum capacity of 1044 seats. There are 7 exceptional places which have a total of 17 rooms to organize meetings and a maximum capacity of 1265 places.

3. ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Bremon Hotel HOTEL BREMON ▪ Brief information A 19-bedroom and three-star hotel found in the Old Quarter of Cardona in a XIX Century building. With ample-sized bedrooms and large windows, the colour and texture create a light and serene ambience. The top floor has a multi-use room with a fireplace and terrace; from which one can enjoy some magnificent views of the castle. Due to its location, surroundings, resources and staff, the Bremon Hotel is perfect for cultural and recreational tourism as well as small and medium-sized business conventions.

4. ▪ For further information Bremon Hotel Cambres street, 15 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 938 684 902 Fax: 0034 938 684 903 Contact person Ester Pla (director) a/e: info@hotelbremon.com Web site: http://www.hotelbremon.com ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet, own audio-visual equipment (projector and screen), wiffi (in the rooms), TV and DVD (to rent). ▪ Number of hotel beds: 38 ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 2 Adalés Reserved Capacity in banquet form (rounded table): 14 people Oliba Room Capacity in theater mode: 45 people Capacity in school mode: 45 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 70 people Capacity in banquet mode: 50 people This room has direct access to the terrace, so, it allows you to celebrate cocktails, etc.

5. VILAR RURAL HOTEL ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Vilar Rural Hotel (Cardona)- Serhs Group – ▪ Number of hotel beds: 228 ▪ Number of meeting rooms : 4 ▪ Brief information The “Vilars Rurals” is an innovative project in the rural tourism trade. Our aim is to draw attention to the reality of rural life in Catalonia. A special emphasis is placed on a friendly and homely environment. The Vilar Rural de Cardona is a hotel which resembles a small village providing all the comforts and services offered by a 3-star hotel. It is located on a hill dominating the valley.

6. Sal 2 Room Capacity in theatre mode: 80 people Capacity in school mode: 40 people Capacity in Cocktail mode :100 people Capacity in Banquet mode: 40 people Masovera Room Capacity in theatre mode: 25 people Capacity in school mode: 16 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 15 people Capacity in Banquet mode: 15 people ▪ For further information Vilar Rural Camí de Lourdes, s/n 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 938 690 044 Fax: 0034 938 690 051 Contact person: Lourdes Sánchez (Director) a/e: [email_address] web site: http://www.vilarsrurals.com ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet, own audio-visual equipment (projector and screen), wiffi, TV, DVD, vídeo, blackboard, sound system, complete equipment of music and sound, portable pc.. El Cardener Room Capacity in theatre mode: 150 people Capacity in school mode: 130 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 250 people Capacity in Banquet mode: 170 people Sal 1 Room Capacity in theatre mode: 108 people Capacity in school mode: 80 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 140 people Capacity in Banquet mode: 100 people

7. PARADOR DE TURISME DE CARDONA ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Parador de Turisme Cardona ▪ Brief information The Parador is located on a headland, in a fortified 9th c. enclosure in which there is also the 2nd c. Minyona tower and an 11th c. church, representative elements of the Catalan Romanesque of its surroundings. Some bedrooms have the charm of four poster beds. Moats, towers, walls and Gothic elements combine with a decoration in which comfort and Catalan-inspired medieval furniture predominate. It has 42 double rooms, 5 superior rooms and 2 single rooms.

8. ▪ Number of hotel beds: 106 ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 3 Castell Sala Capacity in theatre mode: 80 people Capacity in school mode: 50 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 120 people Ducal Room Capacity in theatre mode: 60 people Capacity in school mode: 60 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 90 people Capacity in banquet mode: 60 people Mirador Room Capacity in theatre mode: 20 people Capacity in school mode: 20 people ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet, own audio-visual equipment: projector, screen, slip-sharp, DVD, TV, Vídeo and Wiffi connection. ▪ For further information Parador Ducs de Cardona Castell de Cardona, s/n 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 938 691 275 Fax: 0034 938 691 636 Contact person Jaime Sebastián (Director) a/e: [email_address] web: http://www.parador.es

9. PARK RAMON HOTEL ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Park Ramon Hotel ▪ Brief information Restaurant Ramon Park Hotel is located in a village called Santpedor, 58 km from Barcelona, in the country side. It is a four-star Hotel with 32 rooms and 2 suites with a capacity for 68 people. The Hotel is surrounded by gardens and all the rooms overlook the outside, some of them with nice views of Montserrat.

10. Carpa Room Capacity in theatre mode: 300 people Capacity in school mode: 250 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 300 people Hall Room Capacity in theatre mode: 40 people Capacity in school mode: 35 people Capacity in Cocktail mode: 40 people Small Room Capacity in school mode: 12 people Capacity in banquet mode: 10/12 people ▪ Number of hotel beds: 68 ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 3 ▪ Technological equipment: It has connection to Internet, own audio-visual equipment (screen), video, DVD. There is no projector. ▪ For further information Park Ramon Hotel Camí de Juncadella, s/n 08251 Santpedor Phone Number: 0034 93 832 08 50 Fax: 0034 93 827 22 41 Contact person: Gemma Rafart (Director) a/e: restaurantramon@terra.es web: http://www.restaurantramon.com

11. LES COMES ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Promotor Events - Les Comes ▪ Brief information Les Comes is a country house dating back to the 10th Century, which has been restored respecting the style of its time. The peaceful and isolated property counts with 518 hectares of land and 60 kilometres of country tracks. We offer an exclusive space to organize launches, conferences, events, company meetings, incentives and outdoor training programs.

12. ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 5 Bodega Room* Capacity in theatre mode: 30 people Capacity in school mode: 30 people Conferències Room* Capacity in theatre mode: 120 people Capacity in school mode: 90 people Capacity in banquet mode: 60 people Conxi Room* Capacity in theatre mode: 30 people Capacity in school mode: 20 people Capacity in banquet mode:16 people Museu Room* Capacity in theatre mode: 20 people Capacity in school mode: 15 people Capacity in banquet mode:16 people Xemeneia Room* Capacity in theatre mode: 30 people Capacity in school mode: 20 people *Ask for capacity in cocktail mode ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet Wiffi, own audio-visual equipment (screen, projector, portable PC, TV, DVD, blackboard, sound equipment. ▪ For further information Les Comes C-55, Km 43,5 Phone number: 0034 93 877 07 58 Fax: 0034 93 836 28 13 Contact person: Anabel Planas / Pep Vila (Owner/manager) a/e: info@lescomes.com Web site: http://www.lescomes.com Links: http://www.promotorevents.com

13. JAUMANDREU ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Jaumandreu 1516 S.L. ▪ Brief information Since the XII century, the Jaumandreu estate, in the Bages comarca in Catalonia, has made history for its wine-producing activity, combining the know-how of various generations with the excellent conditions that the land offers for cultivating vines. The cellar was founded in 2004 with a multi-discipline staff combining backgrounds in fine cooking, marketing, comunication and food production, they lead a project that has already produced its first fruits –some wines with deep roots in this land, wines that reflect their personality in their modern look, with an elegant and attractive image with direct references to the natural elements that surround the estate. At Jaumandreu, within the Appelation of Origin Pla de Bages, 60 hectares have been recuperated for vines with the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonay and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties. This is the largest wine bodega anywhere in the Pla de Bages region.There are complementary activities related to the wine world: wine-tastings, guided tours to the cellar and to the vineyard, wine-tasting lessons...

14. ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 5 Presentacions Room Capacity in theatre mode: 30 people Capacity in school mode: 40 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 50 people Vestibul Room Capacity in cocktail: 40 people Room 2 Capacity in school mode: 12 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 30 people Celler Room Capacity in cocktail mode: 40 people Torre Room Capacity in theatre mode: 10 people Capacity in school mode: 15 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 20 people Outdoor spaces Porch, terrace with excellent views to the vineyards. ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet Wiffi, own audio-visual equipment (screen, projector, portable PC) and blackboard. ▪ For further information Jaumandreu Casa Jaumandreu, s/n Canet de Fals 08259 (Fonollosa) Contact person: Mia Martí Phone number. 0034 93 836 95 79 Fax. 0034 93 836 95 05 a/e: info@jaumandreu.com Web site: www.jaumandreu.com

15. Landscape and Adventure ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Landscape and Adventure ▪ Brief information Situated near Barcelona, Les Planes offers an exceptional natural environment to organize all kind of meetings, in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Paisatge i Aventura is the way to discover our regions, history, landscape, habits, food and people who, from generation to generation, live in a typical Catalan farm. You will be the main character in a unique adventure thanks to the routes on horse or caravan, organized excursions on a donkey with a frail or on saddle-horse...

16. ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 2 Montserrat Room Capacity in theatre mode: 100 people Capacity in school mode: 80 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 150 people Celler Room Capacity in theatre mode: 40 people Capacity in school mode : 30 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 50 people ▪ Technological equipment It has connection to Internet. Possibility to rent audio-visual equipment. ▪ For further information: Paisatge i Aventura Masia Les Planes, s/n 08263 Sant Mateu de Bages Phone number: 0034 93 836 00 60 Fax: 0034 93 836 04 59 Contact person: Joan Planes (Owner-manager) a/e: [email_address] web site: http://www.paisatgeiaventura.com

17. CAL PRAT BARRINA ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Cal Prat Barrina ▪ Brief information: It is a typical farmhouse in central Catalonia, located in a wonderful natural landscape, on the north slope of the Serra de Castelltallat, between the regions of Bages and Solsonès. Our Rural Tourism offers is two self-contained apartments for five persons each one and two double rooms. We also offer traditional cuisine, with dishes that young and old alike will love. If you are a large group, there is also accommodation in neighbour farmhouses.

18. ▪ Number of hotel beds: 16 ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 1 Bodega Room Capacity in theatre mode: 35 people Capacity in school mode: 30 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 45 people ▪ Technological Equipment It has connection to Internet. Possibility to rent audio-visual equipment, TV, DVD and video. ▪ For further information Cal Prat Barrina Masia Cal Prat Barrina, s/n Contact person: M. Àngela Serra / Joan Muns (owners-managers) Tel. 0034 93 743 31 88 a/e: info@pratbarrina.com web site: www.pratbarrina.com Interesting links: www.serradecastelltallat.com

19. COL·LEGIATA DE SANT VICENÇ DE CARDONA ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Catalunya History Museum Contact person: Jaume Sobrequés Callicó (Director) Plaça de Pau Vila, 3 08003 Barcelona Phone Number. 0034 93 225 47 00 Fax: 0034 93 225 47 58 a/e: mhc.cultura@gencat.net web site: http://www.mhcat.net

20. ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 1 Nau Central Room Capacity in theatre mode: 300 people Capacity in school mode: 250 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 400 people Capacity in banquet mode: 300 people ▪ Technological equipment There are 200 folding chairs and basic sound equipment. ▪ Brief information The church, built in the first half of the 11th century, has a nave and two aisles separated by cruciform columns with a complex profile; the nave has a barrel vault roof reinforced by semicircular arches, whilst the aisles are roofed by groined vaults, three to each bay.The monastic buildings that go with the church are mixed with the buildings of the palace of the counts. Only the cloister, around which they were to be arranged, stands apart.The 11th century church is a fine example of the early Romanesque style. ▪ For further information Col·legiata de Sant Vicenç de Cardona Castell de Cardona 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 93 868 41 69 Fax: 0034 93 869 16 36 a/e: cardona.cultura@gencat.net web site: www.mhcat.net

21. CASTELLTALLAT ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Serra de Castelltallat Tourist Association ▪ Brief information Adjoining the ruins of Castelltallat castle, an automatically controlled 400 mm telescope with a 150 mm refractor and solar filter permits observations of the marvellous universe. Viewers may obtain close-up views of the moon and observe stars, planetary rings and nebulas, and galaxies. An interpretation of the night sky is completed at the Rectoria building, after admiring the valuable artwork of the church of Sant Miquel.

22. ▪ Number of meeting rooms : 2 Room 1/Auditorium Capacity in theatre mode: 60 people Capacity in school mode: 45 people Capacity in cocktail mode: 60 people Room 2 Capacity in rounded table: 15-20 people Capacity in school mode: 15 people Capacity in cocktail mode:15-20 people ▪ Technological Equipment: It has connection to Internet, own audio-visual equipment (portable PC, screen and projector), TV, DVD, sound equipment and astronomical equipment (telescopes, digital cameras, CCD cameras). ▪ For further information: Castelltallat Astronomical Observatory 08263 Castelltallat (Sant Mateu de Bages) – BCN Phone number: 0034 667 52 90 51 Fax: 0034 93836 17 08 Contact person: Toni (Director-manager) a/e: [email_address] Web site: http://www.observatoricastelltallat.com Interesting links: www.serradecastelltallat.com

23. PARC CULTURAL DE LA MUNTANYA DE SAL ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Cardona Històrica Foundation Plaça de la Fira, s/n 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 93 869 24 75 Fax: 0034 93 869 20 51 a/e: informacio@salcardona.com web site: www.salcardona.com ▪ Number of meeting rooms : 1 Sala Capacity in school mode: 60 people

24. ▪ For further information: Parc Cultural de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona Ctra. De la Mina, s/n 08261 Cardona Phone number: 0034 93 869 24 75 Fax: 0034 93 869 20 51 a/e: informacio@salcardona.com web site: www.salcardona.com ▪ Brief information The Salt Mountain and the cultural park were started around the old installation of Nieves Mine and offer visitors the possibility to see the saline outcrop of Cardona. Its natural inheritance makes the place a unique place in the world. The geology, mineralogy, the botany as well as its history combine to show how this mineral has been obtained by man from Neolithic to present day.

25. ABADAL ▪ Organization in charge of the management: Abadal ▪ Brief information The main house or Masia, surrounded by vineyards with their typical stone sheds, is a traditional XII th century building. The earliest records found of the house date back as early as 1199, but the Masia has successfully managed to retain its magnificent original wine cellars. This treasure-house awaits the visitor who appreciates the simple, but good things in life.All great wines are shaped by the lands that produce them and their people. Set in sunny surroundings, the Bodega welcomes visitors and invites them to learn more about our land, its history and traditions, our local gastronomy and the quality of our wines.

26. ▪ Number of meeting rooms: 3 Els Til·lers Room Capacity in rounded table : 80 people Sant Ramón Room Capacity in rounded table: 250 people Meeting Room Capacity in U format table: 24 people ▪ For further information: Abadal Masia Abadal 08279 Santa Maria d’Horta d’Avinyó Phone number: 0034 93 820 38 03 Fax: 0034 93 869 20 51 a/e: masia@abadal.net web site: www.abadal.net