Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Les Avellanes Monastery

At Les Avellanes Monastery, we can have a spiritual retreat, living together with the Marist brothers, or simply stay in one of their austere yet well-equipped double rooms.

In the cloister restaurant, which follows European schedules, we can taste dishes typical of the Noguera region, made with local products, as well as the monastery's wine and honey.

The well-maintained and organized space, located by the roadside but away from crowds, invites us to tranquility.

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March 2023 4.3 1676

Open Doors

The monastery was founded during the Reconquista as a cultural identity element to consolidate the territory. Currently, the 17th-century door located at the entrance symbolizes that the monastery is open to everybody.

Three Unique Trees

These three 400-year-old hackberry symbolize that in the monastery, food and drink are provided, and accommodation is available.

The monastery cloister

The cloister is the structuring element of the monastery. To the east, where the first light of the day arrives, you can find the apse and the dormitories. To the south, there are the spaces that require light throughout the day, such as the library and the dining hall. To the west, there is the kitchen where we want there to be light in the evening. Finally, to the north, there are the storerooms where we want to keep things cool.

Its gothic church

The restaurant

The monastery kitchen has been converted into a restaurant.

The vineyards

The monastery produces wine with the Costers del Segre denomination of origin with the help of the Cooperativa de Artesa de Segre.

Multipurpose spaces

The monastery has different spaces that can be used to carry out any type of activity, from oil tasting to company meetings.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Penelles GarGar Festival

"Gar Gar" is the sound made by the Great Bustard, an endangered steppe bird, and it is the name chosen for the mural festival in Penelles.

The GarGar festival has turned Penelles into a national reference for Street Art. Three days a year, the festival fills the walls of the town with murals created by graffiti artists from all over the world.

Without a doubt, the town is worthy of a visit!

Scaf & Abys - 2019
Draw & Contra - 2017
Jorge Gerada - 2018
'Alicia en el país de las maravillas' - 2017
The Gar Gar is a low-key festival where people stroll peacefully, admiring existing murals and those in the process of creation, with some creativity-related workshops designed for families, and relaxing music setting the atmosphere while enjoying the day with friends.

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Restaurant at Camping La Noguera - Sant Llorenç de Montgai

This restaurant is located within a camping site, but don't let that discourage you as it maintains a high level of quality. The service is provided by a very friendly and youthful staff.

Its terrace, situated next to a car-free recreational area, makes it an ideal place to go with children.

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March 2023 4.5 456

The camping

Camping services - prices August 2022

Kayak rental

Kayaks that can be used in the Sant Llorenç de Montgai reservoir, except for restricted areas as it is a natural reserve for waterfowl.

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Áreas restringidas

The Sant Llorenç de Montgai reservoir

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