Why stay here?
A vast Benedictine monastery Parador in western Asturias, where monumental cloisters and mountain-country quiet create a destination stay far from the coast.
Why it stands out
The size and integrity of the monastery make Corias one of the strongest monastic Parador experiences in northern Spain.
How long to stay
Two nights is strongly preferable because the building and surrounding area deserve more than a late arrival and early departure.
Best route role
Use Corias as the western-Asturias counterpoint to Cangas de Onís and Gijón.
A Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century
Corias occupies a monastery founded in 1032 and long associated with Benedictine life in western Asturias. The Parador is contained within the monastery complex rather than merely borrowing its exterior.
Two courtyards, cloister architecture, church spaces and archaeological remains give the property a scale and depth that make the building itself the main attraction.
Western Asturias beyond the coastal circuit
Corias offers a very different Asturias from Gijón or Cangas de Onís: quieter, more mountainous and more remote. It works best for travelers willing to slow down and explore inland western Asturias.
More about the stay
The Parador de Corias is located in a spectacular monastery founded in 1032 and occupied by Benedictine monks. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the monastery reached its greatest height, at one point possessing land in most of western Asturias and even the neighboring province of León.
The Parador is located entirely within the monastery building. The basement contains archaeological remains of the earlier structure and the area has been turned into an exhibition space for our guests' enjoyment. The windows of its comfortable guest rooms offer the best views of the natural surroundings of Asturias.
The building has been declared a national historic/artistic monument. The plan is an 8000-square-meter rectangle that includes two courtyards. A cloister surrounds the main courtyard, with six semi-circular arches in each wing. The entire main façade is faced with marble from the town of Rengos. The walls of the spacious Tuscan-style church feature large Doric pilasters. It has a Latin-cross floor plan, with a single nave and two rows of four chapels on each side. Highlights include the large baroque altarpiece, with two bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the founding of the monastery.
The building's interior has a marked monastic quality, while also adopting a modern language suited to the comfort of a contemporary structure, especially the large restaurant, café and guest lounge. This last room is a particularly pleasant spot to meet and chat. There are also a leisure pool (spa), treatment rooms and a gym.
The Parador offers open-plan function rooms for conference tourism, banquets, presentations and other uses, with audiovisual resources. These function rooms can be used in combination with the outdoor terraces and two cloisters. In short, the Parador in Corias Monastery will set the standard for tourism and gastronomy in the region, as both a tourist location and a venue for celebrations and events, underscored by its extremely significant historical value.
Is Corias right for your trip?
Travelers who choose Paradores primarily for major historic buildings.
Visitors looking for inland Asturias rather than only the coast.
Road-trippers who prefer slower, more atmospheric stops in the northwest.
Place this Parador in Asturias
Asturias combines lush valleys, Atlantic scenery and some of northern Spain’s most atmospheric historic settings. It works especially well as part of a wider northern route through Cantabria and Galicia.
Explore all Paradores in Asturias →Start here. Then fan out.
Use the local map for geographic context, then compare the nearby Paradores below before deciding where the route should go next.
Regional flavor
The restaurant of the Parador in Corias Monastery will set the standard for tourism and gastronomy in the region, as both a tourist location and a venue for celebrations and events, underscored by its extremely significant historical value.
Before you build the stay into your route
Use the map for context
The Atlas map shows where this property sits relative to other Paradores. Actual road distance and driving time can differ substantially from straight-line distance.
Check the dates you need
Use the verified Booking.com handoff to check live availability for your dates before fixing the surrounding route.
Allow time for the destination
Use the regional guide, nearby places and Journey links as planning context rather than treating the Parador only as a place to sleep between long driving days.
Planning a stay at Parador de Corias
Is the Parador de Corias entirely inside the monastery?
Yes. The Parador occupies the historic monastery complex, giving the stay a strong and continuous monastic atmosphere.
How old is the monastery at Corias?
The monastery was founded in the 11th century, with the site developing substantially over later centuries.
How many nights should I stay at Corias?
Two nights is a good minimum because both the monastery and inland western Asturias reward a slower pace.
Can I book Parador de Corias through Paradores Atlas?
Paradores Atlas does not take the reservation itself. The Check availability link opens the verified Booking.com property/availability page in a new tab, where booking and payment are completed.
