Monastery of Nuestra Señora de Valvanera
Monastery of Nuestra Señora de Valvanera, Benedictine monastery in Sierra de la Demanda, Spain
The monastery stands at 1000 meters altitude, surrounded by dense beech forests between the Pancrudos, Gomare, and San Lorenzo mountain peaks.
The first documented reference dates to 1016, when Abbot Sancho established the initial religious community within the valley of water springs.
The monastery holds the Virgin of Valvanera statue, declared patron saint of La Rioja in 1965 and discovered inside an oak tree near water springs.
The monastery offers accommodation in 28 guesthouse rooms and a 54-bed hostel, providing traditional Rioja meals made with local ingredients.
The name Valvanera derives from Latin Vallis Venaria, meaning Valley of Water Veins, reflecting the numerous springs flowing through the area.
Location: Anguiano
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 42.23079,-2.87057
Latest update: May 26, 2025 17:54
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