Tebaida Berciana Tour

Want to explore one of the most beautiful areas of the province of León? On this tour through the Tebaida Berciana, we'll visit the monastery of Montes de Valdueza and the village of Peñalba de Santiago!

Tebaida Berciana Tour

The Tebaida Berciana is an area of historic and natural value in the province of León, declared a Picturesque Landscape and an Asset of Cultural Interest. The tour begins at the parking lot of Montes de Valdueza.

We'll visit the monastery of San Pedro de Montes, founded by San Fructuoso in the 7th century. Key areas of the monastery include the kitchen, abbot's quarters, and church.

After the monastery tour, we return to the parking lot and travel to Peñalba de Santiago in your own car, a 15-minute drive. This village is known for its charm.

The tour in Peñalba starts with a visit to the Mozarabic church, followed by a walk through its cobbled streets, showcasing typical houses with slate roofs.

After exploring Tebaida Berciana for 2.5 hours, we conclude with views from the viewpoint of Peñalba de Santiago.

Closing of Monuments

Please note that on Sundays at 4 pm, the church of Peñalba de Santiago will be closed to the public. In this case, we will admire the church's exterior architecture and discuss its history.