Capilla de la Merced

Capilla de la Merced is a church in Quirós Municipality, Asturias. Capilla de la Merced is situated nearby to the peak Bauchal, as well as near Morterín.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bermiego Yew and Alto de l’Angliru.

Bermiego Yew

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Bermiego Yew, also called in Asturias "Teixu l'Ilesia" is an ancient tree of the species Taxus baccata growing in the village of Bermiego in the Principality of Asturias, northern Spain on the western slope of the Sierra del Aramo. Bermiego Yew is situated 2 km southwest of Capilla de la Merced.

Alto de l’Angliru

Parking area

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Alto de L'Angliru is a steep mountain road in Asturias, near La Vega-Riosa, in northern Spain. It is considered one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing and is often used in the Vuelta a España stage race. Alto de l’Angliru is situated 2½ km east of Capilla de la Merced.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Proaza and Pedroveya.

Proaza

Village

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Proaza is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Santo Adriano and Grado, on the south by Teverga and Quirós, on the west by Yernes y Tameza and Teverga, and on the east by Quirós. Proaza is situated 5 km northwest of Capilla de la Merced.