The monastery features 2 double and 4 single rooms, each with private bath. Both men and women are welcome.
Thanks to a donation by the Naron family who rebuilt La Lugareja (an old Benedictine church), a community of Cistercian nuns settled in Arévalo in the 13th century. The first name of the monastery was Santa María de Gomez-Roman. The name was changed to Santa María La Real when the nuns moved to the palace of San Juan II (donated by King Carlos V), a safe haven from bandits who once roamed the countryside.
The sisters remained in residence until 1835 when the suppression of religious orders forced them to leave. By the time they returned in 1951, a great deal of progress had taken place in the countryside. The once small village had grown into a town and the palace was surrounded by houses. The townspeople decided to build a new home for the nuns in the quietude of pine woodland.
All meals are provided with the lodging.
Towels and linens are provided.
By car: From Madrid go north on highway A6 (Carretera Madrid-La Coruña) to exit 129 and signs to ”Trapa” (an indication for the monastery).
By train: Get off at Arévalo and take a taxi.
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