Monastery of San Paio de Abeleda

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The Monastery of San Paio de Abeleda is a medieval monastery built in the 12th century located 2 km from Abeleda, in the Galician province of Orense, Spain. Today found in a state of ruins, it was originally one of the most influential monastic centres in the province and was converted into an abbey surviving until the 19th century Ecclesiastical Confiscations of Mendizábal. It was acquired by the House of Alba in 1872. ()

Local name: Monasterio de San Paio de Abeleda Coordinates: 42°23'22"N, 7°26'55"W

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Monastery of San Paio de Abeleda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sil Canyon, Castro Caldelas.

1.9 miNE
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Sil Canyon
48 min walk • The Sil Canyon is a gorge in Galicia, Spain along the Sil. It covers the last 50 km before the Sil enters the Minho. The scenery is considered to be the most spectacular in Galicia. The walls rise almost vertically up to 500 m from water level.
1.9 miSE
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Castro Caldelas
50 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra region in the Galicia region of Spain, Castro Caldelas is a charming and picturesque destination for travelers seeking a mix of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and local culture.