The hotel is housed in the monastery of ?Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil? in Luintra, Nogueira de Ramuín (Orense). The region is also known as the cradle of the 'afiadores e paragüeiros' (traditional knife-sharpeners and umbrella makers). This Benedictine monastery is located in the very heart of the Ribeira Sacra, an exceptionally beautiful natural area where the Miño and Sil rivers meet. A centre of monastic tradition, this area is now an important area of interest for tourists in Galicia. The centre of Luintra is about 5 km away, the nearest bus and train stations can be found at Orense some 28 km away, while the nearest beach is at Vigo, located some 160 km away. Orense also offers numerous shopping opportunities. San Pedro de las Rocas is 18 km away, while Santa Cristina is 37 km away. Cañones del Sil is about 8 km away.