Merelle between Río Lobo and Peto de Merelle
Accommodation in Merelle
Merelle lies in the Río Lobo Valley and belongs to the parish of San Pedro de Tállara. It is worth distinguishing the village from its surroundings. In Merelle are the Peto de Merelle and the Cruceiro de Merelle 1. The parish of San Pedro de Tállara also includes Monte Iroite and other chapels.
Location in the Valley and Getting Your Bearings
Merelle lies in the same valley as Tállara. The Río Lobo flows through the parish of Tállara from south to north. Further downstream, it empties into Noia, between San Lázaro and Campo de Noia. Merelle and Tállara lie in the same valley; the Río Lobo empties into Noia between San Lázaro and Campo de Noia.
Merelle lies on the road from Noia to Boiro. The AC-3101 from Noia to Boiro runs through the Merelle valley, parallel to the Río Lobo, and is the main access road to the parish of San Pedro de Tállara. As road conditions can change, check them before you travel.
Religious Buildings in Merelle
The Peto de Merelle is a publicly owned cultural heritage site beside a road. This chapel-like wayside shrine is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Its deep niche is protected by a metal grille.
The Cruceiro de Merelle 1 is in Merelle. It stands on two square steps. Above them is a square capital, with each side decorated with angels. It is crowned by a cross with a diamond-shaped cross-section and lily-shaped finials. The Fonte de Merelle is also in Merelle.
Landscape and Chapels in the Surrounding Area
Nearby, Monte Iroite rises to 685 metres. From there, views extend over the Ría de Noia-Muros and the southern shore of the Ría de Arousa. Alongside the river valley, two other landscape features come into view: the heights of Monte Iroite and the two rías towards which the views extend.
The Confurco granite outcrop occupies the eastern part of the parish of San Pedro de Tállara. The Capela de San Lourenzo is located at this outcrop. The Capela de San Roquiño is a notable example of religious architecture in the parish of San Pedro de Tállara.
A route starts at the Río Lobo in Merelle and leads to Tállara and Pascual. It adds two more named destinations to the area's village and landscape features. If you would like to include this route in your plans, check in advance whether it is currently open to visitors.
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For the broader travel overview: Coruña.
