In the heart of Galicia, where nature and spirituality go hand in hand, lies the Armenteira Monastery. This place is not just a point on the map of the Camino de Santiago, but an oasis of calm and a living testimony to the devotion and history that surround the Spiritual Variant.

A Little History with a Lot of Magic

The Armenteira Monastery was founded in the 12th century by Ero, a nobleman who decided to exchange his sword for a pen and prayer. Since then, it has been a beacon of spirituality in the region. Although it was restored in the 18th century, it retains that air of antiquity that seems to transport you to another era when you cross its threshold.
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Armenteira Monastery

A Stop Along the Way

For pilgrims following the Spiritual Variant, the Armenteira Monastery is more than just a stopover; it is a destination in itself. Located at the start of the Ruta da Pedra e da Auga, it offers a well-deserved rest for body and soul after following the river and discovering the mills that dot the path.

Architecture that inspires

When you arrive at the monastery, the first thing that will impress you is its simple and elegant Romanesque church, a reflection of the search for harmony and balance. But there is more: the cloister, with its singing fountain in the centre, is a space of silence and reflection that invites introspection.
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Armenteira Monastery

La Vida Monástica Contemporánea

Aunque el monasterio se fundó hace siglos, hoy sigue siendo hogar de una comunidad de monjas cistercienses que continúan la tradición de oración, trabajo y hospitalidad. Esta continuidad de la vida monástica añade un profundo sentido de conexión con el pasado para los peregrinos actuales.

An Encounter With Yourself

Many pilgrims find in the Armenteira Monastery a place to stop and listen to something more than the wind in the trees: their own thoughts and reflections. It is an ideal place to reconcile yourself with the sometimes frenetic pace of everyday life and rediscover the value of a break.
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Armenteira Monastery

Integration with the Way

As a stage of the Spiritual Variant of the Camino de Santiago, the Armenteira Monastery is a reminder that the journey is as important as the destination. And at this point in the journey, we are reminded that every stone on the road can be a lesson and every step can be an act of faith.

We invite you to discover it

If your path takes you along the Spiritual Variation, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this place. The Armenteira Monastery is not just a place you will see with your eyes, but you will feel with your heart. So get your adventurous spirit ready and get ready for an experience that will surely mark a before and after on your Camino de Santiago.
 
No matter where you come from or where you are going, the Armenteira Monastery awaits you with its doors open. Do you dare to live this experience?