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Meandro del Melero – Meandro Melero Riomalo de Abajo Cáceres📷 Alejandro MezcuA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Meandro del Melero

Riomalo de Abajo, Spain

Views

A near-perfect river loop of the Alagón around a wooded island, seen from the Mirador de la Antigua. A signed track of about 2 km, partly unpaved, climbs from Riomalo de Abajo; you can also walk it.

Nearest town
Riomalo de Abajo, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
40.3901, -6.0818
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping RiomaloCampsite
    1 km from Meandro del Melero
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Vega de FranciaMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Meandro del Melero
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Victoriano MartinMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Meandro del Melero · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
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  • Camping Las CavenesCampsite
    20 km from Meandro del Melero
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping El PinajarroCampsite
    22 km from Meandro del Melero
    TentsCaravansElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area Autocaravanas "Pico Cervero"Motorhome stopover
    25 km from Meandro del Melero · 17 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalWi-FiFree
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All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Meandro del Melero?

Meandro del Melero is in Riomalo de Abajo, Spain, at GPS 40.3901, -6.0818. It is about 11 km from La Alberca.

Can you camp near Meandro del Melero?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Riomalo, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Meandro del Melero?

Meandro del Melero is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sierra de Francia, Las Hurdes and the Jerte valley.

What is there to see near Meandro del Melero?

Places worth a stop nearby: Granadilla (14 km), Peña de Francia (16 km), Garganta de los Infiernos (33 km) and Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Meandro del Melero?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)