Monasterio Santa María La Real, Arévalo

Storia

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.

Cibo & bevande

All meals are provided with the lodging.

Servizi aggiuntivi

Towels and linens are provided.