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Monasterio Santa María La Real de Valdediós, Villaviciosa

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Overview

There are two types:

1) Hospedería: 8 doubles and 1 single with a private bath. Both men and women are welcome. Open year round.

2) Inside the monastery: 12 singles with private bath. Only men seeking spiritual retreats are allowed. They are expected to participate in the daily life of the monastery.

Make arrangements well in advance. Busiest periods are Easter, Christmas and the summer months.


History

The monastery has a royal foundation (hence the name Santa María La Real). Dating to the 13th century, it was inhabited by the Cistercian Order until 1836 when the monks were forced to leave by the laws of the Desamortización, the suppression of all monastic orders.

Following the arrival of the Cistercian and Benedictine orders and the increased importance of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, the somewhat late Asturian Romanesque style began its development. The monastery is a fine example of that singular architecture. Other similar structures include the Monastery of San Salvador de Cornellana and the churches of San Antolín de Bedón and San Pedro de Villanueva.

Food & beverage

All the meals are supplied.

Other facilities

Towels and linens are supplied. In the external hospedería, there are living areas that guests may use.

Facilities & information

Summary

13th-century buildings (or older)

Full Board available

Historic property

Religious Orders

Cistercian

Features & facilities

Accommodation within monastery

Accommodation annexed to monastery

Facilities

Linen included

Towels included

Food

Restaurant

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (a short drive)

Historic Houses

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Monasterio Santa María La Real de Valdediós, Valdediós - Villaviciosa, Villaviciosa0034 98/5892324, Spain

By car: From Gijón take N632 to Villaviciosa. From there turn right following the signs to the monastery.

By train: Get off at Oviedo and take the Oviedo-Villaviciosa bus. There is a bus every 2 hours.

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