What to do · Monasterio de Piedra
Historic Garden Park: waterfalls, Horsetail Fall and Iris Cave
Information
- From
- €20 per adult, with the monastery
- Duration
- 3 h
- Distance
- 4 km
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Families
- With a dog
- On a lead; not allowed in the birds of prey area
The Monasterio de Piedra park is a historic garden laid out in the canyon of the River Piedra: about 4 km of paths, steps and bridges among waterfalls, streams, lakes and caves, beneath centuries-old trees. The two places everyone comes to see are the Cola de Caballo (Horsetail) waterfall, more than 50 m high, and the Iris Cave, a cavern that opens up behind it.
Tickets and opening hours
The 2026 ticket includes the park and a self-guided visit to the monastery: €20 for adults, €14.20 for ages 4 to 11 and over-65s. Large families, 15% discount; Carné Joven, 25%. Under-14s cannot enter without an adult. The park is open from 9:00 to 17:45, with last entry at 16:30; from 10 November to 6 January, from 9:00 to 17:30 and last entry at 16:00. The ticket office, next to the shop, closes 15 minutes earlier. With the same ticket you can leave and re-enter on the same day, as long as you get it stamped first.
The route
The monastery rates the difficulty as low to medium: there are stretches of steps and slopes, and it is not fully accessible for pushchairs or wheelchairs. There are two signposted routes of different lengths; allow two to three hours to see it without rushing. You cannot eat inside: there are only vending machines in the lower part.
With a dog
Dogs may enter the park on a lead. In the monastery they are allowed only in a carrier or backpack, and they cannot enter the birds of prey area.
Tips
- Go in first thing From 11:00 at weekends the narrow paths fill up.
- Wear shoes with grip The steps at the Iris Cave are damp all year round.
- Visit the monastery afterwards It is open from 10:00 to 18:00, later than the park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the park take?
Between two and three hours; it is about 4 km with steps.
Can you take a pushchair?
Not really: there are steps. A baby carrier is better.
Can you take a dog?
Yes, on a lead in the park.
Can you eat inside?
No. There are restaurants in the grounds, outside the park.
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