Granja de Moreruela

02Geography

Granja de Moreruela is situated in the Tierra de Campos comarca, approximately 38 kilometers from the city of Zamora. The municipality is traversed by the Autovía Ruta de la Plata (A-66) and the national road N-630, along with provincial roads that connect to nearby towns. The landscape features a vast plain typical of the region, bordered to the west by the Esla River.

Distance to Zamora

38 kilometers

Elevation range

700 to 735 meters

03History

The history of Granja de Moreruela is closely linked to the Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela, founded in the 12th century. Initially known as Santa Eugenia, the area was donated to monks for the establishment of the monastery. Over the centuries, the name evolved, and the village became known as Granja de Santa Eugenia, later simply Granja de Moreruela.

• 1143 Foundation of the Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela.
• 1204 Name changed to Granja de Opera.
• 1585 Promulgation of the Laws of Moreruela.
• 1833 Integration into the province of Zamora.
• 1835 Closure of the monastery.

Granja de Moreruela is a historic municipality in Zamora, known for the ruins of its 12th-century monastery.

04Attractions and Festivals

The primary attraction in Granja de Moreruela is the ruins of the Monastery of Santa María, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey recognized for its cultural significance. The site is classified as a cultural heritage site, drawing interest from visitors and historians alike.

• Romería de la Pedrera April 25
• Cultural Week Second week of August
• Cristo del Amparo Third Sunday of September