The Posada del Marques is part of a monastery, but only building wise, because a wall separates the monk’s quarters from the guest house. It turned out this way because the ancestors of the present owner took over the place after the monks were forced to abandon it during war times. Later they called the monks back and the family kept part of the building to live in and let the rest, continue on being a monastery. This noble act gained the family such gratitude from the Pope of the time, that he granted them a Marquis title. The part which is the Posada del Marqués today, is the only one we were able to see, it is absolutely magnificent, beautiful gardens and rooms one more enchanting than the other, all very spacious and furnished with wonderful antiques that came for the most, from the family who rebuilt the place. Today the last heir (still a Marquis) has turned the former living quarters of his family into this magnificent inn which could very well be rated four stars as far as quality of building and furnishing, but it is not rated as a hotel according to Spain’s tourist board. The Marquis himself runs the inn with only the necessary help to make the bedrooms every morning and serve the breakfast; the rest he does himself with the most extreme perfect care.