Holiday cottages in Santa Maria de Merlès

What can you do in Santa Maria de Merlès and its Holiday cottages?

A good part of the territory of Santa Maria de Merlès is forest, which allows you to enjoy an atmosphere of calm and tranquility and a total connection with nature. In the past, the town was dominated by the castle of Merlès, although today only part of the wall remains. Megalithic remains have also been found such as the dolmen of the Collet de Can Gurri.

Enjoy nature at the Merlès creek

The natural surroundings of Santa Maria de Merlès are magnificent for enjoying activities such as fishing or hiking. In fact, the riera de Merlès is declared a Site of Natural Interest and has some parts that are protected. On the other hand, there are trails that trace it and cross terms such as Sant Miquel de Teradelles or Sant Pau de Pinós. You also have paths that are perfect for mountain biking.

Take a journey through the Middle Ages

One of the main attractions of the municipality are its churches. Many come from the Middle Ages and are in a very good state of preservation. One of the best known is the church of Santa Maria de Merlès. It is a single-nave building dating from the 11th century. You must also see the church of Sant Miquel de Terradelles, which preserves an ancient Romanesque sarcophagus. Another interesting medieval monument is the Merlès stream bridge which was restored in the 18th century.