The abbey of Santa María de San Salvador de Cañas for Cistercian nuns was founded in this town by Lope Díaz I de Haro and his wife Aldonza in 1169 and 1170. Its wealth and power culminated during the 13th century under the abbess Urraca Díaz de Haro, between 1222 and 1262.
The Cistercian nunnery of Santa María de San Salvador de Cañas was established in this town by Lope Díaz I de Haro and his wife Aldonza in 1169 and 1170. Its prosperity and influence were greatest during the 13th century under abbess Urraca Díaz de Haro, between 1222 and 1262.