There are also convents where female voices can be heard singing Gregorian chant. In Oviedo at the Royal Monastery of San Pelayo, at the Monasterio de Palacios de Benaver in Burgos, and at Santa Maria de Gradefes in Leon.
Monastery of San Pelayo
In the centre of Oviedo, alongside the Cathedral. Although they have recorded four marvellous albums of Gregorian chant, they only sing on specific occasions. Mixed guest accommodation available.
Phone: +34 985 218 981
Web: www.monasteriosanpelayo.com
Monastery of Palacios de Benaver
20 kilometres from Burgos. Gregorian chant daily at Lauds (7.30 am) and in morning Mass (9.30am Sundays and holidays). Mixed guest accommodation.
Phone: +34 947 45 02 09
Santa Maria de Gradefes
35 kilometres from Leon. Gregorian chant only sung on occasions, such as the opening of the Sunday Mass and specific Holy Days. Mixed guest accommodation.
Phone: +34 987 33 30 11
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