Abadía de los Templarios | Salamanca

Venue details

La Alberca is situated in the south-west corner of the Castile and Leon region. The venue is sitauted just outside the town, well known for its traditions and customs that date back to the 15th Century. Surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra de Bejar from the east, La Peña de Francia from the west, and both the Sierra de Francia and the Sierra de Kilama to the north.

The venue we commonly refer to as “La Alberca” takes place in the Hotel Abadia de los Templarios, which is a four-star modern rural complex. Participants at La Alberca can enjoy the convenience of two-bedroom chalets – a student upstairs a volunteer downstairs. The chalets are circled around the main dining and meeting room, and a pool available in the summer months.

Hotel facilities

At Abadía de los Templarios you will have your own single room with private en suite bathroon. The hotel facilities’ includes restaurant where you will enjoy most of your meals and a bar for the social encounters during the program. Other services included: WIFI connection, free parking, paid laundry service and SPA.  

Walks and excursions

Leaving from La Alberca, there is a circular walking route that takes us through tranquil oak and chestnut forests and by boulder-laiden meadows, reminding us of the natural and cultural “roots” of the area.  The historic attraction is the hermitage of the “Majadas Viejas”, which dates back to the 11-12 century, built to hide a virgin wooden statue.  The route provides an opportunity to appreciate the area’s great scenery and fascinating history, not to mention some modern artistic surprises along the way. During the program there will be a half-day excursion to enjoy the nearby town of Ciudad Rodrigo or the reknown city of Salamanca.