Tour of

THE MONASTERIES

Monasteries are spiritual centres. Lots of them have been preserved for more than ten centuries,

constituting a retreat and cultural centre, built in rural spots. Architectonic styles vary from building to building, each one with its own special charm.

The itinerary covers places as Madrid, La Rioja, Zaragoza and Barcelona.

 

El Paular Monastery

Madrid

San Millán de la Cogolla

Rioja

Rueda Monastery

Zaragoza

Montserrat Monastery

Barcelona

Highlights

OF THE TOUR

El Paular Monastery (Madrid), was the first monastery in Castile, founded in 139.

Visit the Visigoth Suso Monastery in Rioja, built in the year 550.

Sleep in Monasterio de la Vid, located in Ribera del Duero and visit a winery in the area.

Peñaranda de Duero, visit the authentic medieval village and castle.

Ancestral underground wine cellars, Ribera del Duero.

Visit a traditional winery established 125 years ago and enjoy a glass of wine.

Sleep in the monastery of San Millan de la Cogolla (Rioja) built in 964.

Visit the monastery of Montserrat, and sleep in the Monastery, located in a Natural Park set at 970m.

Have lunch in the cave of Montserrat monastery.