Monastery of Santa María de Toloño

Labastida, Spain

Santa María de Toloño is a ruined Spanish monastery located in the Sierra de Toloño near Labastida. Constructed by the Hieronymites, the monastery was destroyed in the First Carlist War and only a few walls remain.

The sanctuary is located in a meadow at 1,201 metres above sea level. It was built by the Hieronymites between the 14th and 15th centuries, and abandoned in 1422 due to harsh weather. Later, it was affiliated with the Hermandad de la Divisa (Brotherhood of the Currency) until the end of 18th century. In 1835, during the First Carlist war, it suffered a fire that left only a part of the Baroque chapel standing.

The building was well-constructed, with church, camarín and sacristía. Its retablo mayor were of white stone. There were 22 rooms, five kitchens, separate rooms for a chaplain, two hermits and a servant, as well as a meeting room for the Divisa.

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Address

Labastida, Spain

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Janne Järvheden Rodriguez (2 years ago)
Amazing view 1277 meters altitude - 4.5 km from San Gines

sarah martin torres (2 years ago)
A short route of medium difficulty that you can do from the San Ginés car park, in Labastida. They are less than 5 km although there is some demanding climb, but short. The excursion itself is short. The views from the monastery are amazing! With San Lorenzo in front!

Eztizen Salaberri (2 years ago)
It is a pity that it deteriorates over time, but it is undoubtedly a must-see both for its location and for its views.

Santos Sastre (3 years ago)
On my climb to Toloño I have met families with 10 and 11 year old children. Others of 13 more daring, opening the way. Older and younger couples. I have remembered the history of the ruins of the monastery and have enjoyed the sunny day. The presence of the strawberry trees makes the route happy.

Omar (4 years ago)
I love going up there, a great ride. Great restoration work

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