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Santa Maria de Merlès

Village

Santa Maria de Merlès is a municipality in Catalonia. It is officially within the comarca of Berguedà, but traditionally, it is a part of the natural comarca of Lluçanès. The municipality is located on the riera, or stream, of Merlès, from which the town takes its name. It is located about 14 kilometers east of Puig-reig, and 8 kilometers west of Prats de Lluçanès, the nearest market town.

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The town is divided into two parishes, Santa Maria (in the Bishopric of Solsona) to the west of the riera, and Sant Martí (in the Bishopric of Vic) to the east.

Although the municipality lies within the natural region of Lluçanès, it voted in 2015 not to join a proposed new comarca of that name, but the plan was put on hold due to insufficient support.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Santa Maria de Merlès
Province
Barcelona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
179
Altitude
519 m
Mayor
Sara Costa Puig
Area (IGN)
51.7 km²
District
Bergadá
Postcode
08517
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The essentials for getting around Santa Maria de Merlès without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.0011° N, 1.9778° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
08517
Altitude
519 m
Population (INE 2025)
179 inhabitants
District
Bergadá
Province / region
Barcelona · Cataluña
Official website
santamariademerles.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Santa Maria de Merlès's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Santa Maria de Merlès

14 registered places to stay

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