Meritxell

Andorra | Parishe: Parròquia de Canillo | Inhabitants: 69 |

Meritxell is a town in Andorra, located in the Parish of Canillo, in the north of the country, near the border with France. The Virgin of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra.

In the village is the Basilica of the Virgin of Meritxell, which replaces the original Romanesque-style sanctuary burned in a fire in 1972. It houses a replica of the Romanesque carving of the Virgin that was also destroyed in the fire.

What to do

Canillo (Parròquia)

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Església de Sant Miquel d'Engolasters

Escaldes-Engordany (a 5.5 Km)

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Església de Santa Coloma

Santa Coloma d'Andorra (a 10.2 Km)

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Església de Sant Serni de Nagol

Nagol (a 12.1 Km)

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Where to sleep

Hotel Princesa Parc Mountain Resort & Spa

Arinsal (a 9.1 Km)

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Cal Roig

Arsèguel (a 21.6 Km)

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El Racó de Cal Maró / Molí del Pau

Montferrer i Castellbò (a 27.9 Km)

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Vilamaroto

Meranges (a 20.3 Km)

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Events

The Ordino Christmas Fair

06/12/2025 - 08/12/2025

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Visit the interior of the Llorts iron mine in Ordino

15/06/2025 - 08/12/2025

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Experiences

Open day and free guided tour of the MUME and the bunkers

Museu Memorial de l'Exili (La Jonquera)

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The Little Film Buff's Christmas at CaixaForum, La Caixa Foundation

CaixaForum, Fundació La Caixa (Barcelona)

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News

The best restaurants in Ripollès for eating mushrooms

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Prize draw: 5 tickets for a family visit to the Corral de Neri…

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