The Monsant
is home to one of the most abundant population of fauna
in Catalonia. It should be mentioned that the area is
located near the River Montsant, where we can find mammals
such as the weasel, the genet, and the wildcat. The
cliffs are breeding ground for various types of birds
of prey, including some rare species such as Bonelli’s
eagle and the Eurasian eagleowl. The river is noteworthy
for its profusion of reptiles, amphibians and fish,
including Lataste’s viper, the fire salamander,
the barbell, and the European eel.
The Montsant (Sacred Mountain) is also known for its
hermitage chapels, which are often located in improbable
spots and demonstrate the symbolism of the area’s
recent past. At the foot of the range we find the first
Cartusian monastery established on the Iberian Penisula
– Scala Dei – a reaffirmation of the mystical
value of these mountains.
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