The approach to this ancient town is discouraging. It was once the seat of the largest, most powerful Benedictine Monastery in Spain. All that remains of that now is a huge arch of the gateway and belfry, which requires a slight detour as you arrive. Also there are the 12th c churches of San Lorenzo (open 10:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00; closed Monday & Thursday) and San Tirso, in mudéjar style (open summer Tues/Sat 10:30-13:30 & 17:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-15:00; and winter Tues/Sat 10:30-13:30 & 16:00-19:00, Sun 10:30-13:30). Near San Tirso is La Peregrina, the remains of a mudéjar monastery and a restored 13th c. chapel. Through the archway of San Tirso is the Monasterio Santa Cruz, where the nuns have an interesting museum of religious art. Open 10:30-12:30 & 16:00-18:30.

Church and Mass - Monasterio de Santa Cruz (Benedictinas). Mass daily 08:30, Sun 09:00. Vespers Daily at 19:00 - pilgrims invited.

Several restaurants, farmacias and a zapatería which sells sports shoes. There are also two shops selling shoes, boots, backpacks, as well as repairs and resupplying camping and outdoors gear.

From Sahagún cyclists take the N120, now a pleasant road with only light traffic.