Poio

Poio, a municipality nestled in the Pontevedra estuary, is an important stop on the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Way and the Father Sarmiento Route. Its main attraction and a fundamental milestone for pilgrims is the imposing Monastery of San Xoán de Poio. This Benedictine monastery, with over a thousand years of history, is a monumental treasure. Its baroque church, cloister of processions, and cloister of the gatehouse, along with its spectacular mosaic on the history of the Camino de Santiago, make for an unforgettable visit experience. For the pilgrim, the stop in Poio is an opportunity to immerse themselves in Galician monastic history. Besides the monastery, the municipality offers proximity to the charming town of Combarro. The route through this area is of great beauty, bordering the estuary and offering marine landscapes. It's a stage that enriches the pilgrimage with art, history, and the serene beauty of the Rías Baixas.