Facing the sea, in the town of Celorio, San Salvador Monastery It is one of the religious complexes with the longest history in the municipality of Llanes. For centuries it was an important monastery. Benedictine and today belongs to the Jesuits.
The monastery You cannot visit the insideBut it's worth a visit: it preserves medieval remains such as its square-shaped bell tower and a doorway with zigzag decorated arch, and its surroundings, very close to the beaches of Celorio, are among the most beautiful on the Llanes coast.
🗺 How to get to the Celorio Monastery
View on Google Maps: Monastery of San Salvador de Celorio
Celorio is a few kilometers west of the town of Llanes, and the monastery is located within the town itself, near the coast. It can be reached by car, train (Celorio has a station on the narrow-gauge line), or on foot. Coastal Path between Llanes and Celorio, one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline.
📖 History of the monastery
Its origins are ancient: it was probably founded in late 11th centuryand the documentation links the foundation to Alonso Suárez and CristildeThe first abbot of whom there is record appears in 1112.
En 1531 the monastery was integrated into the Congregation of Saint Benedict of Valladolid, And in 1544 The monastery of Saint Antolín de Bedón. En el seventeenth century It underwent a great renovation: in 1633 It became a Philosophy College of the order and from then on 1679 The church was rebuilt.
With the disentailment of 1835 The monks had to abandon it. Since 1919 is property of the Jesus companyFrom the medieval period, the square tower and the zigzag arched doorway remain, witnesses to a building that has been transformed over almost a thousand years.
🎉 Parties in Celorio
In summer Celorio celebrates the festivals of Virgen del Carmenwith a procession to the beach, and the first Sunday of August the traditional bun dayThese are good times to see the town in its atmosphere and, with luck, the church open.
ℹ️ Services and recommendations
- The monastery is Private property and not open to the publicRespect the access points and the surroundings.
- La The church opens occasionally. for worship and on special dates.
- The outdoor visit is short: combine it with a swim or a stroll along the beaches of Celorio.
- Celorio gets crowded in summer: if you're going by car, arrive early to find parking.
📍 What to see nearby
Just a few steps away are the Palombina Beach, the Las Cámaras beach and Borizo beach, with its island. If you fancy the sea, in Celorio you can do a surf courseAnd to complete the religious heritage route, don't miss the Church of San Antolín de Bedón, which depended on this monastery, or our guide of churches and hermitages of Llanes.
