SERENE REFUGE
Time moves slowly at the Valvanera Monastery offering space for reflection and a retreat within. In the stillness offered by the woods and streams, the abbey invites everyone to take a break, disconnect and find spirituality. The dressed stones of the monastery are testaments to a rich history in an environment propitious of contemplation and finding yourself and your faith. In this haven of peace, those who come to Valvanera can immerse themselves in the tranquillity of prayer, contemplation, finding the calm they seek or simply immersing themselves in the place’s serenity.
A spiritual retreat at Valvanera Monastery is an opportunity to reconnect, find your inner peace and experience the harmony between being and the nature surrounding us. A journey that connects to the age-old spirituality of this sacred enclave.
Oasis OF PEACE
Natural Communion
At one thousand meters, and in harmony with the peaks of the Sierra de la Demanda mountains that offer a glimpse of their summits above the beech, oak and holm oak forests, the Valvanera Monastery stands amidst the lush nature of La Rioja like a hidden treasure.
This mountain ecosystem is quite appealing to anyone looking to get in touch with the beauty of nature without forgetting its more spiritual side. After a day communing with nature, guests find the Monastery’s Guesthouse, Restaurant and Hostel to be the perfect place of rest and recovery.
A serene and peaceful refuge, the sanctuary shares its history with the natural beauty of its surroundings and anyone who comes to it looking for peace and quiet.
THE VALLEY OF WATER
A Gateway to Calm
The magic of nature unfurls all of its splendour through the brooks winding gently among the beech woods around the Valvanera Monastery, whose name comes from Vallis Venaria or Valley of Veins of Water, due to the abundant sources of water, creeks and waterfalls flooding its landscape.
The Valley of Water is a visual spectacle; it is a refreshing embrace for all the senses, a constant symphony of creeks and endless trails linking the summits in sight and the nearby towns. The perfect place to disconnect in nature. That is why it is a place frequented by mountaineers and hikers; cyclists and motorbike riders; couples, families and people who love solitude. These people come and go, but they always have a moment to think about life and reflect.
VALVANERA AWAITS
Feel the Nature
WALKS
The Valvanera Monastery is the starting point for several short walks perfect for families.
HIKING
A variety of long-distance trails throughout La Rioja pass by our door.
BIKING
Mountain, gravel or road bike. Any of them are perfect with Valvanera Monastery on your route.
MOTORBIKE ROUTE
The Alto Najerilla motorbike route for motorbike enthusiasts.
LANDSCAPES
Enjoy the marvellous views of the monastery’s surroundings without even losing sight of the building.
PICNICS
There are a number of picnic tables around the Abbey to enjoy a picnic immersed in nature.
