San Benitiño de Lérez
San Benitiño de Lérez
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Nearest city:
Vilagarcía de Arousa
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Pontevedra
Monasterio de San Benito de Lérez
36156 Pontevedra Pontevedra
Spain
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San Benitiño (Saint Benedict) is said to have performed many miracles and is one of the most venerated saints in Galicia, where the devotion to him dates back to the late Middle Ages and was propagated through the Cistercian Order. He is well-known for his ability to treat skin conditions like warts or goitre.
The Monastery of San Salvador de Lérez receives millions of visitors every 21 March and 11 July, who arrive to this festival that combines food, popular tradition and faith in miracles. It has been a Festival of Tourist Interest since 1998.
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Parking
Yes, free of charge
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Moderate
Description of the environment
Rural
Declaration of tourist interest
Galego
Animation activities
For families