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During the Civil War, the monastery was looted and partially burned. Nuns and their heritage were forced to flee. Many works were transported to Catalonia, sparking a heritage conflict that is still ongoing. In recent decades, works of art have been judicially returned from Catalan museums to the Sijena Monastery, turning the site into a symbol of memory, historical justice, and Aragonese heritage. Its isolated location in the Monegros mountains is part of its charm. The arid surroundings contrast with the monumentality of the building, giving it an almost mystical feel.

The road is not paved but is smooth and non-technical, although the upward slope will require some effort. The desert landscape is beautiful and ideal to concentrate on the activity.

Very nice desert area

Sariñena is located at 281 meters above sea level, north of the Sierra de Alcubierre and in a transition zone between the central part of the Ebro depression and the southern part of the Huesca plain. The town is located between the basins of the Alcanadre and Flumen rivers, which join a few kilometers south of the municipality.

About 70 kilometers from Zaragoza and within the arid landscape of Los Monegros, is one of the largest lagoons in Spain and one of the best for observing water birds in Aragon.

The Sijena monastery and its church are a Cistercian monastery from the 11th century and are part of the town of Villanueva de Sigena. In recent years this monastery has not been exempt from controversy due to its highly valued paintings and historical figures.

Uphill to the top of the Sierra de Presiñena, an area of mountains with little vegetation and where some forms appear on the slopes typical of the lands of the "Monegros".

The Monegros tozales are curious multi-colored rock formations, which, sculpted by erosion over the centuries, make up the soul of the essential spot in the Monegros desert. From this point and a few meters away, there are a few of them: Tozal Colasico, Tozal Solitario and Tozales de los Pedregales among others.