Municipality Prats i Sansor , Prats town, Sansor, residential area El Pla

Prats i Sansor Municipality

The hustle and bustle of the city, with its peaks of intensity and stress, has generated the need to seek second homes in residential compounds or in idyllic places where you can find the necessary calm to disconnect. In this sense, the Cerdanya region is positioned as one of the main destinations for its multiple benefits. An example of this is the municipality of Prats i Sansor, the smallest in this region and located on the left bank of the Segre River.

Specifically, the municipality is divided into Prats town and Capdevila neighborhood, Sansor town and the vacation homes residential area El Pla. The latter is distributed over ninety hectares and has its origin in an urban plan of the sixties designed to enjoy second homes in an idyllic enclave. That is, a great chance for anyone looking for a house surrounded by a quiet environment.

As for its geography, it’s necessary to take into account the relevance of being in the middle of the Segre valley, which is considered one of the largest in Europe. This situation, between the Pyrenees mountain range and the reliefs of Cadi and Moixeró, give it the characteristic and spectacular landscape, full of diverse flora and fauna.

Prats i Sansor has an important historical trajectory. Not surprisingly, the municipality was occupied in the Bronze Age, later became a Roman villa and today contains a great monumental legacy worth knowing. Thus, highlights the hermitage of Sant Salvador de Predanies, of Romanesque origin and located on a hill that has an impressive panoramic view. Similarly, it is worth noting the presence of the church of Sant Serni, whose construction dates from the ninth century. Both temples are in perfect condition and are part of the tourist attractions of the area.

But this municipality is not only an unmissable claim for its location and its history, but for another series of benefits that make it a benchmark when choosing a second home. In this way, it is necessary to value the opportunity that it offers to enjoy activities related with nature, such as the many routes, on foot, bicycle, horseback or quad, around the mountains or the riverbank, always under the embrace of a particularly beautiful landscape. Also in winter you can take advantage of the nearby ski slopes.

Gastronomy is another of the key pieces in this area of Cerdanya, and its location provides a great wealth in terms of native products. We must highlight some dishes that are famous in the area, such as rabbit with mushrooms, grilled lamb, Trinxat de Cerdanya, sausage, chickpeas, cold meats and more. This variety has given rise to the proliferation of restaurants in town, to highlight two located at equestrian centers, very professional and with top quality products.

In short, taking into account all this repertoire of benefits, it’s a great idea to buy a second home in Prats i Sansor. For this, it is best to count on the services provided by the Real Estate Agency Engel & Völkers Cerdanya, either to acquire a town house or a large single family house at El Pla.