The day to day in Isòvol, All, Prat de la Serra and Olopte in Cerdanya

Isòvol, a surprising municipality in the heart of Cerdanya

Cerdanya is a region that never ceases to amaze visitors, especially when it comes to the first stay in any of its picturesque towns. The municipality of Isòvol deserves special mention, located right in the centre of this historic region and made up of four peaceful towns and inhabited areas: Isòvol, All (with its residential area Prat de la Serra), Olopte and the Ermitage de Quadres. The cultural and artistic heritage, the uniqueness of its landscapes and the quality and variety of options to invest in Real Estate, are the main incentives to settle in the region.

Natural setting and the unique landscapes

The entire municipality shares a unique natural environment in the Pyrenees surrounded by mountains and ski slopes. Surprisingly, it is an area that has large portions of Badlands, a semi-desert landscape very unusual in mountain areas. The most notable example is found in the Guilleteres or Esterregalls d’All , a series of geological formations riddled with small grottos and old rainwater channels. The yellowish and orange hues together with the lower tree density mark a clear contrast with the rest of the landscape of the region, offering film prints in the town of All.

The charm of the environment does not end here. The hiking trails that have been opened in recent years, and which are effectively marked, enable active tourism and contribute to a more fulfilling life experience in permanent contact with nature. Another nearby spot, also of great ecological value, is the Protected Natural Area Tossals of Isòvol and Olopte. In this protected area find plant species non-existent in the rest of Cerdanya and it also allows the practice of caving in the Manent cave.

The day to day in Isòvol, All and Olopte

Isòvol is the main population centre in the municipality and has a wide range of Real Estate offer. Town houses are the most common - and in demand - assets in this town with ample possibilities for buyers. The main point of interest of Isòvol is the Church of Sant Miquel, a reconstruction of the original hermitage, in Romanesque style, which incorporates all the characteristic elements of this style.

Romanesque is also present in other surrounding towns. In All, the Church of Santa María stands out, which on this occasion does preserve a good part of the original building, whose construction dates back to the 11th century. Several carvings have come out of this temple which are preserved in the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The town's social premises, called Celler d'All, also has a good restaurant. All also has town houses for sale, to highlight the existing properties in the residential area Prat de la Serra, such as single-family chalets or houses with exceptional views of the Cerdanya valley and mountains.

As for Olopte, again the Romanesque comes to light in the Church of Sant Pere. This building adds to its undeniable architectural charm its privileged position on top of a gentle hill, offering visitors a beautiful panoramic view of the surroundings. In fact, the entire town enjoys excellent views thanks to its higher altitude compared to neighbouring towns (just over 1,100 meters above sea level). Those who are caught by the charm of this population, must pay attention to the houses or farmhouses that go out on sale to be able to choose. Ask your Real Estate advisor at Engel & Völkers Cerdanya.