The Batuecas monastery, or San José Desert, is occupied by the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. It is located in a privileged environment, right in the Las Batuecas valley and next to the river of the same name. It is one of the most emblematic places in the natural park.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 16, 2022

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The San José Desert was founded in 1599 by Fr. Tomás de Jesús, at that time Provincial Superior of the Discalced Carmelites of Castile. The monastery was built deep in the Batuecas Valley, a true natural paradise surrounded by rivers, forests and high mountains. The intricacy of the valley and its beauty caused it to be surrounded by legends since ancient times, which contributed to increasing the mystery that it already had.

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Andi

March 21, 2022

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beautiful convent, but can only be visited from the outside (from the Mirador de San Jose).

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1. La Alberca - Batuecas – Batuecas Natural Park and Sierra de Francia (PR-SA 10)

16.1km

05:30

840m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. La Alberca to Chorro de las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia

11.7km

03:44

440m

640m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hermitage of Saint John the Baptist – Canchal de las Cabras Pintadas loop from Herguijuela de la Sierra

5.92km

01:40

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: La Alberca, La Sierra, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain

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Monastery of the Desert of San José de Las Batuecas

1. La Alberca - Batuecas – Batuecas Natural Park and Sierra de Francia (PR-SA 10)

2. La Alberca to Chorro de las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia

3. Hermitage of Saint John the Baptist – Canchal de las Cabras Pintadas loop from Herguijuela de la Sierra

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