Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna

Beautiful, partly destroyed, monastery undergoing restoration. A must visit for anyone in this area. There is an interpretation centre and explanatory information leaflets in four languages available at reception. Entry is free.

Our first sight of the monastery was from above, driving down from Brax. A spectacular view of it from above , the sun picking it out in the beautiful valley that reaches out to the sea. We were to drive through Simat but just had to stay and take a look at this impressive building.
So glad we did. The church within the monastery is breathtaking. We have visited many churches and Cathedrals but this takes the prize. Just couldn't begin to take in the wow. The Monastery must have been amazing to see in its day . The size and layout of the buildings and the wonderful orange groves set the imagination racing.
An absolute hidden gem.

I don't think we paid to get in . It was beautiful just go for the ceiling it's gorgeous.

A beautifully preserved building in a fantastic place.
We came here during the period of orange flowers in Early April and the scent was fantastic. Something we will remember forever.

Well restored gem of history in a beautiful area.

Incredible! In mamy countries it would be a top tourist attraction with a high entrance fee and huge crowds and here... free entrance and NO visitors! We came at 18.00 and were the only people there. The place is amazing. A lot of effort clearly put in the restoration, the look and feel od the old monastery, the beautiful views to the mountains. Sadly, only at the departure, we find out there is an information office open with electronic guides. We still recommend!

Absolutely stunning ruin of the monastery. Entry is free. Closed on Monday. Lovely, friendly staff at the entry. Information about the ruin. Please read up about its history before visiting.

Fascinating insight into the 13th century history of Valencian history. Free to visit

A wonderful place to visit, full of history, amazing how they built it.

A very well conserved place with free entrance. It's an ideal monument to visit and learn a few things about how priests lived hundred years ago. Also, don't forget your camera, this monastery has some beautiful hidden corners!

Super nice and free to enter. Not too crowded and easy to park nearby.

Beautiful monastery in a beautiful surroundings and a lovely town

Lot's of suprises here. Free entry. The scent of the orange blossom is amazing.

Really interesting with a jaw dropping interior! So much more than you expect. Mostly ruins now this is a really interesting visit. Approach Simat on the road from Barx and see it all laid out below you as you drive down the mountain.

Very interesting and peaceful place.

Peacefull and very beautiful place to visit! Valldigna = praiseworthy! And this is true!

I was last here 10 years ago and it was in a much more dilapidated state. Now it's superb, free to enter the rebuilding has changed the feel of the area and it a great place to spend an hour or so. So much more to see and a very informative lady in the office. Would like to leave a donation but you can't.

Free to enter the ceiling is amazing.

A real gem, in a process of restoration. Very beautiful and free

What a shame the Province of Valencia has stopped funding the renovation work of this wonderful site. The last time I visited this site was fourteen years ago and whilst quite a bit has changed, so much more still needs to be done. The facilities at this location for functions such as weddings etc. are tremendous. Make sure you read up on it's history before you go as this makes the visit even more interesting.