Spiritual Variant- Armenteira

[Rachel from Seattle]

Peregrinos,
Has anyone had luck RECENTLY getting a bed at the monestery in Armenteira? If so, was there a line, how many pilgrims got beds, etc?
Also curious at Municipal Albergue in Arousa. Has that been filling up?

 

[Steven Dwyer]

A couple of items to know about the Monastery in Armenteira. There are only 25 beds with priority given to regular guests who may reserve. Pilgrims can not reserve in advance. It is expensive compared to the local albergue. There is no dorm and a single room is 50€, double 75€ and triple is 90€. No meals are available and only a coffee maker and tea kettle available. They do ask that you be silent while in the monastery. They also did not accommodate pilgrims last year in July, August and September.

For those who want to experience staying in the monastery, it is possible to make a reservation for 2 nights (July, August and September are a three night minimum) with prices 60€ single, 90€ double and 120€ triple wich includes all meals. If you are looking for a rest day with no distractions, this might be for you.

I expect lodging to be an issue for many this year. The local Albergue has only 17 beds and they will most likely all be reserved. The 4 star Pousada has 23 rooms with prices over 100€. There are a few private places mentioned as well.

 

[jalluisi]

We stayed in the Monastery in October of 2022. I did make a reservation via email to Paula. The cost was $75.00 for a triple room. I enjoyed it. There is a public albergue there, but I am not sure how many beds they have. The nuns make nice soap and other items. They sell them at their store.

 

[J Walking]

They make VERY nice soap. One single bar will greatly improve the smell of your pack!

 

[J Walking]

We stayed there last May with a two night reservation with hna (Sister) Paula.
It gave us a rest day for our CP and has become a cherished memory.

 

[Rachel from Seattle]

The municipal and pousada are fully booked for the night we need.

 

[Rachel from Seattle]

We stayed in the Monastery in October of 2022. I did make a reservation via email to Paula. The cost was $75.00 for a triple room. I enjoyed it. There is a public albergue there, but I am not sure how many beds they have. The nuns make nice soap and other items. They sell them at their store.

Unfortunately, they are not taking reservations at this time.

 

[auburnfive]

Rachel,
Some Options are
1. carballo de Prada
2. Stay in Combarro and walk through Armentiera to Ribodumia ( email oscastanos@oscastanos.eu).
3. Take a taxi from Armentiera either back to Combarro or to Ribodumia and taxi back to Armentiera the next morning.

 

[jalluisi]

Unfortunately, they are not taking reservations at this time.

Maybe check put the public albergue. There is a restaurant en Armenteira as well.

 

[jalluisi]

Combarro is a nice town. You could possibly stay there as an option.

 

[Steve Mark]

A couple of items to know about the Monastery in Armenteira. There are only 25 beds with priority given to regular guests who may reserve. Pilgrims can not reserve in advance. It is expensive compared to the local albergue. There is no dorm and a single room is 50€, double 75€ and triple is 90€. No meals are available and only a coffee maker and tea kettle available. They do ask that you be silent while in the monastery. They also did not accommodate pilgrims last year in July, August and September.

For those who want to experience staying in the monastery, it is possible to make a reservation for 2 nights (July, August and September are a three night minimum) with prices 60€ single, 90€ double and 120€ triple wich includes all meals. If you are looking for a rest day with no distractions, this might be for you.

I expect lodging to be an issue for many this year. The local Albergue has only 17 beds and they will most likely all be reserved. The 4 star Pousada has 23 rooms with prices over 100€. There are a few private places mentioned as well.

When we stayed last May with Sister Paula there were only 5 rooms available. Not sure they added more rooms. This year Sister Paula told us there are no reservations for anyone. Two different experiences, so make sure you call and get the information directly from Sr. Paula.

 

[Samos]

hi! we took a slight detour (all walking, no taxi required) and stayed at Carballo del Prado 1900. very nice place, great food, and amazing hosts.

 

[Magdala]

Desperately looking for lodge in Armenteria on May 11. I plan to arrive in Monastery around 11 am to see if there is a room available. Can I book public Albergues?
Thanks

 

[Steven Dwyer]

Desperately looking for lodge in Armenteria on May 11. I plan to arrive in Monastery around 11 am to see if there is a room available. Can I book public Albergues?
Thanks

Did you manage to get a bed at the Monastery? If not, what did you do.