Discover Mercadillo: Culture, Trails and Mountains

Culture and History

The Ferrería-molino de Llantada was established in the Mercadillo district, very close to the Santa María Church. It is believed to have been built at the end of the 15th century. The complex and the church are therefore among the historic buildings located close to one another in the district.

The hydraulic infrastructure of the Ferrería-molino de Llantada includes a short section of channel, the Antepara and the large water tunnel. These three surviving components document different elements of the former complex, from the channel and the Antepara to the large water tunnel.

The Puente de Llantada was built around the 15th century to serve the adjoining Ferrería, located in the Mercadillo district. Its roadway is just over 2 metres wide and paved with river stones. The Puente de Llantada was most recently rebuilt in 1871. The structure thus combines its original function with a later reconstruction.

Santa María de Mercadillo underwent structural alterations in the 18th century. As a result, the Ferrería, bridge and church are associated with different historic construction tasks and dates in the Mercadillo district.

Trails through Sopuerta

Route ENK13 connects the centre of Mercadillo with the El Castaño district in the municipality of Sopuerta. It partly follows the Vía Verde Montes de Hierro. Its route description therefore specifies both the starting point in the town centre and the further destination area in the district.

Route ENK14 crosses the Kolitza River and passes through La Sota. From Las Ribas, it can be extended to El Arenao via a connection with ENK15 and ENK17. The route information therefore brings together the river crossing, the place it passes through and the named connecting routes.

Mountains and Beach in the Surrounding Area

Alen is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Mercadillo. Laia is a mountain in the area around Mercadillo, as is Betaio. The three named mountains are therefore each listed as independent points in the nearby or surrounding landscape.

Playa La Arena is a beach in the area around Mercadillo. The landscape connection thus extends beyond the mountains to include a beach in the surrounding area.

Museums and Palaces

Torre de Salazar is a museum in the area around Mercadillo. Museo Rialia is also a museum in the area around Mercadillo. Together, the two institutions complement the historic buildings and trails with independent museum destinations in the surrounding area.

Chalet San Martin is a palace in the area around Mercadillo. Edificio Bidearte is likewise listed as a palace in the area around Mercadillo. Thus, in addition to the museums, the surrounding area also includes two buildings listed as palaces.

For your own travel planning, Mercadillo can be used as a location when searching for a holiday apartment; the length of your stay and how you spend it will depend on your personal circumstances and the desired duration of the trip.

For the higher-level travel overview: Sopuerta.