HistoryVisit the Monasterio de MoreruelaThe ruins of this 12th-century Cistercian monastery sit in open farmland about 2 km from the village.
A village with the ruins of an important Cistercian monastery, one of the earliest in Spain. A key decision point where the Via de la Plata splits into two variants.
Granja de Moreruela is a village notable for the ruins of the Cistercian Monastery of Santa Maria de Moreruela, one of the earliest Cistercian foundations in Spain (12th century). The ruined church and cloister are atmospheric and historically significant.
The village has an albergue, a bar, and very basic services. Granja de Moreruela is also a key decision point on the Via de la Plata: here the route splits, with one variant heading northwest through Ourense (the Camino Sanabres) and the other continuing north to Astorga to join the Camino Frances.
Your stage data follows the northern variant to Astorga.
The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.
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