Armenteira

Armenteira is a small parish in the Salnés region that has become a major spiritual landmark on the Way of St James. Its fame is due to the magnificent Monastery of Saint Mary, a jewel of 12th-century Cistercian Romanesque architecture. For pilgrims on the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Way, arriving at this monastery, nestled in a quiet valley, is an experience of deep peace and contemplation. The monastery, with its imposing church and cloisters, invites reflection. The local community, born under its protection, offers hospitality and services. It's a stage for disconnection from the world and connection to the spiritual essence of pilgrimage.