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.
It was one of the initial Cistercian establishments in Spain and a daughter convent of Clairvaux. Fernán and Vermudo may have wished that the monks participate in establishing and cultivating the surrounding region. Fernán also made a donation to the Cistercian foundation of Monfero Abbey in 1145.