Campanar de Santa Maria
Municipality: Puigcerdà
Coordinates: 42.43256, 1.92625
Elevation: 1.206 m
Mobile coverage: Yes
How to get there: At Plaça dels Herois, one of the busiest squares in Puigcerdà, stands the bell tower of Santa Maria de Puigcerdà Church. Climb a number of stairs to the top of the bell tower, which is the best viewpoint in the city.
Available facilities: The rooftop of the bell tower boasts a number of interpretation boards with the place names, which are in good condition. It affords amazing views and is a popular tourist attraction.
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility: No. You have to climb spiral staircases and then metal staircases. A total of 184 steps.
What to see:
This viewpoint, located at the top of the Santa Maria Bell Tower, is found in the center of Puigcerdà. You’ll get 360-degree panoramic views of the town’s houses and streets if you want a bird’s-eye view.
This spot in the city affords one of the best viewpoints of Cerdanya, with views of the entire Cerdanya valley floor and the mountains surrounding it. To the southeast, you’ll see the Puigmal Massif; to the south, the Collada de Toses sector, the Puigllançada and Tosa d’Alp mountains, where you can get a glimpse of the La Molina and Masella downhill ski resorts. Next, the Serra de Moixeró and Serra del Cadí mountain ranges. On the other side of the valley, separated by the Segre River, visible from here along the tree-lined riverbank, you’ll see the Puigpedrós mountains, Carol Valley and Carlit Massif.