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The ground behind you: what the walk into Armenteira crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Armenteira
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Os Castaños | 6.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilanova de Arousa | 23.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa |
| Pontecesures | 23.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Armenteira to Pontecesures |
| Padrón | 27.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Armenteira to Padrón |
| Iria Flavia | 27.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Armenteira to Iria Flavia |
| Vilar | 32.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Escravitude | 33.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Angueira de Suso | 35.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
The camino delivers you directly to the front door of the Monasterio de Santa Maria de Armenteira, a 12th-century Cistercian foundation set in a quiet valley. The church's Romanesque portal and the cloister are the highlights. Two bars in town — the one directly in front is the more popular. The albergue is a few hundred metres further along, following the arrows.
From Armenteira, the camino joins the Ruta da Pedra e da Auga — a popular local trail following a creek downhill to sea level, passing dozens of abandoned water mills. The right-hand side of the creek keeps you closer to the mills and the water. The walking is beautiful and the descent is gradual.
According to legend, a monk named Ero founded the monastery and one day walked into the nearby woods, where he sat listening to a bird sing. When he returned, 300 years had passed. The story of San Ero is one of Galicia's most enduring legends and is similar to the tale of Rip Van Winkle — though it predates it by several centuries.
From Armenteira the camino joins a popular (among locals) trail known as the Ruta de la Piedra y del Agua. It follows along a creek, with trails on both sides, as it descends to sea level. Along the way, it passes several dozen abandoned water mills. Note that although you can safely and easily follow both sides of the river, it is the right-hand side that keeps you closer to the mills and the water.
27. September 2026 - 9:02
What a great little town - had wonderful afternoon at the vibey bar/ restaurant which was also full of locals. Great tapas. Then overnight at Caroi. Fabulous place to stay. The lady was so helpful with laundry and organising things. Definitely recommend.
21. August 2026 - 16:18
Nice place with great amenities and hosts
28. May 2026 - 21:39
We loved our visit to Armenteira. We had the pilgrims meal at O Comercio. Thus is the only bar/ restaurant open in the evenings I think ( the other closes at 5) staff we’re run off their feet- it’s table service . We could speak Spanish but they were not rude to us at all and quite quick at bringing our meal and drink - I think it was pretty good value and we were happy for the meal :)
25. September 2025 - 19:51
Carlos of Albergue Armenteira is very helpful, he assisted us to book the ferry transfer to Padron when I did not receive any reply from the other side. The Albergue is nice n well planned and clean too, he even informed all the pilgrims about the blessings in the church
31. August 2025 - 21:14
We were given this number by another alburgue after finding it hard to get accommodation. Contacted and told they had 1 bed and a mattress left, 2 people travelling so we grabbed it. Get there after hiking 20 odd KMs, to find out that it was 2 mattresses that they had to go dig up from somewhere and that we would be sleeping on the kitchen floor AND the kicker was we couldn't put the mattresses down until after 10pm because people might want to eat. The cost 15 euro. They bothered to tell us this after we had paid and booked in. We asked for our money back for which she deducted 2 euro because we had a cup of coffee each while waiting for the circus to begin. Neither of them speak an ounce of English and will only converse in Spanish and will not try to talk to you. Just rude.
29. July 2025 - 22:19
There is a new alburgue in Armenteira- Albergue Caroi, which only opened a month ago. We saw it today. Very clean. There are group rooms and double ensuite rooms. I think they are available on booking.com €25 in a group room or €70 for a private twin room. Free laundry facilities and kitchen area. Views to the monastery.
24. July 2025 - 16:32
I agree about O Comercio, absolutely rude and horrible service. They completely ignored me as I stood at the counter for a very long time. They refused to acknowledge me until a local gentleman told them to help me. I then had to practically beg them to pay my bill because they were ignoring my presence. I should have just left without paying because they wouldn’t have noticed anyway.
However, I stayed at Alburgue Armenteira and it’s lovely. A bit off the trail though and there are many flies which are annoying but otherwise it’s clean and comfortable. Carlos is a very kind person.
20. July 2025 - 17:31
for lunch & dinner, and lodgings - there is a new private albergue in os castanos and seems more laid back / pilgrim-friendly.
Otherwise, practice your Spanish - it will make things easier. and try make reservations at the private albergues in 2 days in advance.
20. July 2025 - 17:29
They do not take reservations in the summer season, so was similar to the albergues (first come, first served). Their hours of operation are odd though - please check their website. https://www.monasteriodearmenteira.es/peregrinos/
They were a lifesaver to me who had no accommodation.
20. July 2025 - 17:25
Very yummy food, young man at bar kind to pilgrims and patient with my English
19. July 2025 - 16:55
One of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in Galicia. We waited over 40 minutes for a single, poorly cooked pork steak served with stale French fries and a sad excuse for a salad (literally two limp leaves). The waiters were rude and completely uninterested, and when we asked to split the bill (we were sitting with a friend we happened to meet), they refused with an aggressive attitude.
This place feels like a tourist trap—overpriced, low quality, and absolutely no respect for customers. The only good thing was walking away from it.
Go a few meters further to ‘A Fonte’, a much smaller bar with far better food, friendly service, and a more authentic atmosphere. Don’t waste your time or money here.
21. June 2025 - 18:47
Anna and Eva were amazing great place. They will pick you up at the monasterio when you are ready!
14. October 2024 - 6:37
It is a bit of a walk beyond the monastery. But we loved Villa Laredo. Very clean and modern. Spectacular views. Nice breakfast room with coffee and croissant/ toast buffet. Very comfortable rooms.
3. June 2024 - 15:07
Lovely location,but what made it special was the lovely family that run it. Nothing was to much trouble for them. Rooms were comfortable and luxurious after a few nights in Albergue
18. May 2024 - 18:14
No beds were available, Albergue booked days ahead , Monastery wasn't taking Pilgrims now , so 8 of us Pilgrims booked the most beautiful home close by the Monastery. Pool , pool table , huge home and very beautiful. It cost us 40€ per Pilgrim and worth every cent booking for 8 . It can sleep 9 , three bathrooms. Just a better option than taxi down and then back up the next morning.
18. April 2024 - 10:10
Museum man still about, immediately grabbed one of the ladies in our group, putting his arm around her and trying to get us to go to his museum. Think he was put off by the men in our group.
If you see him, stay right along the river and keep going.
27. March 2024 - 13:10
Hostal santa baia about 10 k from monastry off from river path...arrived in pouring rain soaked the host could not have been kinder. I the weather next dsy was so awful they drove me in their own car to where i needed to be. So thankful for thieir kindness
17. July 2023 - 15:35
This was absolutely amazing, it’s not on the Camino but they are happy to pick you up at the monastery when you arrive, they even offer us to take us again at 7pm for the pilgrim blessing, they were very friendly and nice, the house is lovely with a beautiful terrace, you can have dinner, they have “menu peregrino” it was really good, the breakfast was excellent!! I really recommend this place, thank you Ana and Eva for everything:)
4. July 2023 - 9:55
Stayed here 4 years ago and I loved every minute.going to do the Variante way this August and hoping to stay here again loved peace and serenity of monastery and the nuns singing and the blessing.next days walk of the Aqua way is best days walk in all my years of doing lots of caminos
27. June 2023 - 20:34
I agree with the comments on the museum man on the way down from armenteira. He was trying to hold my hands and pull me into his museum. Explaining both in English and Spanish about his museum. As an Asian I would pretend that I don't understand either language and just tell him I am walking to Vilanova de Arousa. While he is very insistent, I would recommend any female pilgrim to just ignore him and walk on.
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.
