It was one of the earliest Cistercian foundations in Spain and a daughter house of Clairvaux  Fernán and Vermudo may have desired that the monks contribute to settling and cultivating the surrounding zone. Fernán also made a donation to the Cistercian foundation of Monfero Abbey in 1145.
This was one of the first Cistercian foundations in Spain, and it served as a daughter convent for Clairvaux. Fernán and Vermudo may have hoped that the monks would contribute to settling and developing the surrounding area. Additionally, Fernán made a donation to Monfero Abbey's Cistercian foundation in 1145.