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Get the appThe Monasterio de Santa Maria de Oia dominates this small coastal village. It's a Cistercian foundation dating to the 12th century, and its fortified appearance isn't merely decorative -- the monks here were responsible for defending this stretch of coastline against pirate raids and Viking incursions. The monastery's position, right at the water's edge, gave the monks a direct role in both fishing and coastal defense, an unusual combination for a contemplative order.
The building has been privately owned for years and access to the interior is limited, but the exterior -- massive stone walls rising directly from the shore -- is impressive from the camino path that passes right by it. A restaurant sits just before the monastery, well positioned for a meal with a view.
The path through Oia takes you past all of the important stuff; first the Casa Puerta, then the restaurant, and then the Monastery of Oia.
300m beyond the Monastery the camino turns left to follow a coastal footpath and always keeping to the shoreline. You will eventually return to the road, and when you do the familiar bicycle path is there once more, follow it to the left and into Viladesuso.
12. December 2025 - 21:32
Best cafe con leche I had on the Senda Litoral was at the tiny Bar Puerto! A lovely village, too.
20. September 2025 - 19:05
Very quaint and two restaurants are nearby. Every place closes around 3:30pm until 8pm near Casa Puertas. No air conditioning.
12. May 2025 - 18:47
The Hogar del Mar is an absolutely beautiful and affordable rental. If you get the chance, please stay at this house!
24. April 2025 - 14:15
Just beyond Oia is Casa Toni, a beautiful fantastically equipped apartment, run by a lovely couple who provided beer and lifts to supermarkets or restaurants.
2. October 2024 - 12:50
We were stuck in a storm and needed to dry out.
We got excellent sandwiches, good drinks, and a fabulous view all for very reasonable prices just past the monastery right on the Camino. Just look up to your right!! An oasis in the storm!
14. September 2024 - 20:01
We really needed to wash some clothes, and this is a perfect option if you’re staying in Oia! Washer and dryer, €4 each in coins. Detergent was mild and multiple options/settings took care of our technical fabrics. Good capacity and our Camino clothes were clean in less than 2 hours, perfect for the wait time before the restaurants open at 20:00. Nice experience overall, also with a vending machine. Opens at 9:00 and there’s a coffee machine too.
18. June 2024 - 9:39
It was raining all day, we was totally wet. This alberge, help us to dry all clothes, we got welcome drink and tasty breakfast. Everything was included in price, no additional payment. Alberge very bright and very cute. Clean place and pleasure beds (not double) made our stay in very comfortable.
17. June 2024 - 21:23
Had such a wonderful stay in Oia. Will definitely stay in Casa Picota again, the best albergue so far on the Camino. They take reservations. Sparkling clean. Rooms are big. Bathrooms big. Linen. Very comfortable. Beautiful view of the ocean. Hosts are super friendly and helpful.
10. May 2024 - 15:50
La Cala was fully booked so we stayed in a big property called Casa Picota, a minute away from La Cala. They charge 30€ per person and each room has three beds. The price was worth every single penny! The views from this place are stunning. I felt like we were living in a painting. The house was extremely clean, modern, had a huge dining area and the hosts were super friendly and helpful.
14. August 2023 - 17:54
Einer der besten Unterkünfte auf dem Camino überhaupt.
Voll ausgestattete Küche, Waschmaschine. Alles top. Freundlich, zuvorkommend und Clivia ist total hilfsbereit. Da sie den Camino schon selbst gegangen ist, hat sie hilfreiche Tipps parat. Absolut empfehlenswert.
Fühle mich hier absolut wohl.
14. February 2023 - 22:44
Getting excited for the 2023 season and looking forward to meeting new and returning pilgrims, thank you for the kind reviews and welcome to LaCala from Tanya Mia and Cissy the cat ❤️
23. September 2022 - 8:10
Stop at Oia for dining. Henrietta is a nice spot
20. July 2022 - 14:27
We arrived at La Cala Inn after a long walk from Vila do Praia Ancora and had a lovely stay. The room we were in (3 beds) had beautiful views of the sea and the town. At €20 it was a little on the expensive side, but we had free use of the washing machine and dryer as well as fresh pastries and coffee for breakfast - a bargain really.
Really beautiful town to stop off in. Could be a good option for a rest day.
15. June 2022 - 11:54
Friendly place to stop for coffee. Complementary sweet bread and view of monastery.
2. March 2022 - 20:30
This is one of the most wonderful stops on any Camino. The sunset over the Atlantic with the view of the Monastery was spectacular. And Tanya’s accommodations are definitely a cut above the normal albergue with fresh bed linens and all the amenities of a hotel. Great local reataurant and Tanya’s Vibo de la casa is premium. A must stop on Portuguese Way.
4. November 2021 - 20:01
Just another vote for staying at La Cala. Tanya is a wonderful host and the place is sparkling clean. Her pup Mia is a sweetie too :)
18. October 2020 - 16:24
There is another play to stay that is not listed. It's call La Cala - Pilgrim Inn. Charges 20 euros/night. It was a renewed old house with full kitchen, bathrooms and pretty much everything new. Tanya is a great woman from Colorado, and her dog Mia is awesome. She offered us wine and also free of charge laundry.
It was a great place to stay!
7. October 2019 - 9:52
Not a lot of ATMs in the area! Make sure to get cash in A Guarda!!!
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
