SAcred sanctuaries Where once monks and nuns avowed abstinence and penance together with dutiful pilgrims on their sacred pilgrimage, today’s discerning travellers enjoy divine luxuries in wonderful conversions of ancient sanctuaries: Located less than a 2-hour drive from Madrid, this restored abbey is majestically set on 500 acres of vineyards in the Duero Valley. The heart of the estate is its award-winning winery. Its soul is the ancient 12th century Romanesque abbey, a beloved and meticulously restored Spanish cultural heritage site. The intimate resort with just 30 rooms and suites offers full butler service. Refectorio, the abbey’s original dining hall, is now a Michelin-starred restaurant of haute cuisine. Guests are immersed in well-being at the Santuario Wellness & Spa, where Spain’s first spa sommeliers recommend the perfect journeys of personalised wellness. An array of curated experiences around wine, gastronomy, nature, art and wellness immerse guests in the spirit and style of LeDomaine. Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine A member of Leading Hotels of the World, Sardón de Duero, Province of Valladolid Hospes Palacio de San Esteban Salamanca Housed in a restored 16th-century convent in the historic heart of Salamanca, the Hospes Palacio de San Esteban combines timeless Castilian charmwith smart contemporary luxury. The main 16th-century building comprises the restaurant, front desk, rooms, and features vaulted ceilings, exposed natural wood and thick walls of Villamayor, a golden sandstone quarried from a neighbouring village. The adjoining mid-20th-century building, meanwhile, houses four more floors of rooms. The hotel’s restaurant and library are located in the convent’s original kitchen and wine cellar. Hacienda Zorita Hotel & Spa Near Salamanca, Castilla & León A former monastery overlooking the River Tormes, Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Organic Farm is a magnificent wine resort with an impressive history that dates back to the 14th century. Christopher Columbus spent time as a guest at the monastery planning his expedition that led to the discovery of America. Today’s guests experience true hacienda hospitality together with the high comfort factor of a gourmet restaurant, a vinotherapy spa, wine tasting in the cellars and an ancient chapel with 16th-century works of art. Salamanca is just 10 minutes drive away. 25
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