Carracedo Del Monasterio – Monastery, Camino and Wine

A specific clue leads back to the 10th century: Bermudo II, King of León, founded the Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo. The site combines a distinctive monastic history with routes through the Bierzo, ethnographic insights and wine.

Culture

The Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo features architectural elements of Transitional Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. El Varal is divided into four areas: agriculture, bread, slaughter and wine. The Horno de Carracedado del Monasterio is included in the municipality’s guided tours of its ethnographic heritage.

Visiting

The Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo can be visited in winter, from 1 October to 31 March, continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and in summer, from 1 April to 30 September, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.

Routes

The Camino de Santiago variant through Carracedo del Monasterio branches off in Camponaraya and meets the route again at Campo de San Bartolo, at the southeastern entrance to Cacabelos. It allows pilgrims to see other crops alongside the vineyards in the Bierzo.

The Ruta Monasterio–Médulas runs from the Monasterio de Carracedo to Las Médulas. It is 21.14 km long; the walking time is stated as 5.5 hours. As far as the vicinity of Castrelín at the municipal boundary of Carracedelo, it is signposted with information boards, signposts and marker posts. This provides different reference points for planning: a seasonal visiting period, a marked route and a specified walking time.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Carracedo Del Monasterio, compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the respective offer pages. These details can be checked side by side and provide an objective basis for your personal selection before you decide on accommodation.

Wine

By prior appointment, Bodega del Abad offers enotourism visits in Carracedo del Monasterio, a few metres from the Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, with explanations of wine production and a guided wine tasting.

Surroundings and Landscape

The Museo del Ferrocarril, the Museo de la Radio and the Museo del Bierzo are museums in the surroundings of Carracedo Del Monasterio. The Castillo De Los Templarios is a castle in the surroundings of Carracedo Del Monasterio.

The Parque del Temple, the Parque de la Concordia and the Parque de Gil y Carrasco "El Plantío" are parks in the surroundings of Carracedo Del Monasterio. Another destination that can be accessed is Villadepalos. Cruz Mayor is a peak in the wider regional surroundings of Carracedo Del Monasterio.

For the higher-level travel overview: Carracedelo.