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I did the same detour in 2013. The monastery is one of the most impressive and they had evening vespers. There was a small hotel opposite with rooms and meals. The owner offered to pit my clothes through the washing machine. Bliss!I would vote for Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria in Canas (detour) on the stretch between Azofra and Ciruena. It's on asphalt all the way, but those alabaster windows are just amazing. Not touristy at all, pilgrim discount and you also don't have to walk through that almost abandoned urbanizacion with golf course just before Ciruena.
They don't cater for pilgrims or offer place to sleep though.
The second floor includes the Reliquary room, very impressive; most of the rest on that floor was destroyed by fire and restored by the monks themselves, very much Naive Art and while the effort very moving the frescoes a bit less. He in the uniform is NOT Franco.Definitely use the links mspath provided! Not all monastery stays are equal. The albergue at Samos is built into the exterior walls, but faces the street and doesn't actually connect to the monastery proper. I ended up taking a bed above the bar across the street.
All are welcome to tour the monastery in the afternoon, which I highly recommend. It's stunningly beautiful, inside and out.
The pilgrim albergue at the monastery of the Benedictinas in Sahagun is now overseen by Marist Fathers, and they´ve made it a much more spiritual experience with communal meal, an informal chat, and pilgrim Mass with blessings in the spectacular convent chapel. http://www.alberguesensahagun.es/lo-que-ofrecemos
No accommodation or mass but the nuns close to Castrojerez and their daily offices
http://www.castrojeriz.com/es/lugares-para-visitar/convento-de-santa-clara
I’m interested in which Monestaries welcome Pilgrams for meals , sleep and mass. I would love to hear of personal experiences with these intriguing historic places. Which monestaries are must see, which are maintained to accommodate, hours, restrictions etc... I would appreciate any current information about your favorite historic sites along the the Camino Francis as I plan my pilgrimage next month.
Loved it here - a real feel of pilgrimage in this wonderful setting.The pilgrim albergue at the monastery of the Benedictinas in Sahagun is now overseen by Marist Fathers, and they´ve made it a much more spiritual experience with communal meal, an informal chat, and pilgrim Mass with blessings in the spectacular convent chapel. http://www.alberguesensahagun.es/lo-que-ofrecemos
Etapa/Stage 18--Leon, long./lat. 42.595183, -5.567970
Monasterio de las Benedictinas (Carbajalas),
My husband and I stayed here, it was fabulous. Met by a lovely nun handing out plums and water while we waited to book in. Those on the registration desk asked us if we were married and when we answered yes, they exclaimed "ah, matrimonials". They then said we could stay in the matrimonial room, which we thought would be lovely and private after a number of communal albergues, until they showed us to an area with 6 sets of bunks set aside for married couples!! Slightly disappointed. The evening meal was lovely, we could actually choose from a simple menu, and then we went to Evensong. This was one of the highlights of our Camino. It was like listening to a choir of angels, and we were encouraged to sing along if we wished. Wonderful experience.
Oh that is very sad re the nuns. Such welcoming hospitable people. Are they not allowed to be involved.....?Under the new regime, you likely would not have met a nun, but you would have your own double room!
Oh that is very sad re the nuns. Such welcoming hospitable people. Are they not allowed to be involved.....?
Hi Shelley! I hope you had a great spiritual experience. I'm getting ready for June of this year and would like to stay in as many monasteries and albergues that enhance the spiritual part of the pilgrimage. If you don't mind sharing the places you went to and how it went, I'll appreciate it. Thank you kindly and buen camino!I’m interested in which Monestaries welcome Pilgrams for meals , sleep and mass. I would love to hear of personal experiences with these intriguing historic places. Which monestaries are must see, which are maintained to accommodate, hours, restrictions etc... I would appreciate any current information about your favorite historic sites along the the Camino Francés as I plan my pilgrimage next month.
Thanks for sharing this. Just saw a clip on YouTube. Definitely checking this out.Strongly recommend to stay with the singing nuns in Carrion. One of the most memorable experiences I've had on Camino.
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