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Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Oia
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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷
December 11, 2025
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The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Oia is a historic Cistercian monastery located in the small coastal town of Oia, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. It is notable for being the only Cistercian monastery in Spain situated by the sea.
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December 11, 2025
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Main Information and Visiting Hours
The monastery, declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1931, is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles. Monastic life ended in 1836, and since then the complex has been privately owned, although the church serves as the local parish church.
The monastery, declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1931, is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles. Monastic life ended in 1836, and since then the complex has been privately owned, although the church serves as the local parish church.
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December 11, 2025
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Information for Visiting
Access to the monastery complex has historically been limited, but it can now be visited through guided tours and special events, mainly during the high season. The interior church has an imposing Baroque façade with a statue of the Virgin of the Sea, while the interior retains Cistercian Gothic elements.
Access to the monastery complex has historically been limited, but it can now be visited through guided tours and special events, mainly during the high season. The interior church has an imposing Baroque façade with a statue of the Virgin of the Sea, while the interior retains Cistercian Gothic elements.
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