History & Heritage
From Foundation to Restoration
The Monastery of San Pelayo de Cerrato, located in Cevico Navero, Palencia, is a valuable testament to the historical and spiritual heritage of Castilla. Founded in 934, this monastery has been a key religious, cultural, and economic center in the region. Its strategic location on a hillside, surrounded by natural beauty, made it a spiritual refuge that supported monastic self-sufficiency.
Over the centuries, the monastery witnessed significant historical changes, experiencing periods of both prosperity and decline. After the 1835 disamortization, the monastery was abandoned, nearly erasing its presence. However, its legacy endures in the historical memory of the region.
Thanks to the Fundación Grupo Siro, the restoration project has been completed, returning the monastery to its original grandeur and re-establishing its connection with the surrounding natural landscape. Today, the Monastery of San Pelayo de Cerrato stands as a beacon of recovered heritage, ensuring the preservation of its centuries-old legacy for future generations.
Cultural &
Historical Heritage
Spain is a country with unique richness, having welcomed multiple cultures that have shaped who we are today in terms of character, gastronomy, and traditions.
Cultural &
Historical Heritage
Spain is a country with unique richness, having welcomed multiple cultures that have shaped who we are today in terms of character, gastronomy, and traditions.
Our best-preserved buildings remind us of a past era, evoking the life that once took place in this setting.
Thanks to Lucía and Juan Manuel, this monastery has been restored, preserving the original pieces dating back to the 9th century with impeccable care.
The culinary experience honors the recipes that have shaped the region for centuries, from refining local produce to celebrating traditional flavors.
A few days at the Monastery of San Pelayo will allow to gain an understanding of much of the sacred and cultural heritage of Castilla y León.
Natural Heritage
The Monastery of San Pelayo is located in an exceptional natural setting in the southeast of Palencia, surrounded by dryland crops and a landscape of holm oak forests that mark the transition between the Castilian steppe and the valley. Here, eleven springs feed the Arroyo del Maderón, a tributary of the Pisuerga River. This area, with extraordinary biodiversity, is a haven for nature lovers, looking forward to discovering the local flora and fauna.
Natural Heritage
The Monastery of San Pelayo is located in an exceptional natural setting in the southeast of Palencia, surrounded by dryland crops and a landscape of holm oak forests that mark the transition between the Castilian steppe and the valley. Here, eleven springs feed the Arroyo del Maderón, a tributary of the Pisuerga River. This area, with extraordinary biodiversity, is a haven for nature lovers, looking forward to discovering the local flora and fauna.
The monastery is surrounded by a Mediterranean woodland, where junipers, holm oaks, and oaks blend with a variety of wild vegetation. Along the stream & banks, poplars grow, while the meadows are filled with alfalfa, oats, and wheat. In the underbrush, you’ll find lavender, rosemary, thyme, and gorse, along with rockrose, holm oak, and wild roses, offering a rich variety of landscapes that change with the seasons.
The monastery’s six-hectare garden is home to a wide range of trees, from ancient cork oaks and junipers to pines and cherry trees, all seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Walking through this garden invites you to connect with the tranquility and beauty of the environment.
Live experiences that leave a mark
Unique moments that inspire, move, and endure through time.
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