Activity company · San Cristovo de Cea
Mosteiro de Oseira
Who they are
Oseira is a Cistercian monastery in San Cristovo de Cea, 28 km from Ourense. Its history begins in 1137 and it joined the Cistercian order in 1141; after the confiscation of church property it was abandoned for almost a century, and in 1929 a community of Cistercian monks returned, which is the one that lives there today and organises the visits.
What the visits are like
It can only be visited with a guide, in sessions of about 45 minutes: Monday to Saturday at 10:30, 12:00, 16:00 and 17:30; on Sundays and public holidays, one in the morning at about 12:45, after Mass, and the afternoon ones. Admission costs €4, free for under-9s, and €2.50 per person for groups of more than 25 with a booking. It is bought at the monastery, at least five minutes before the session.
Rules
Photos and video are not allowed and silence is requested. The route has stairs on several levels and no ramps. Animals are not admitted. The community reserves the right of admission. The monastery also has a guesthouse for retreat stays.
What they run
- Guided Visit to the Cistercian Monastery of Oseira Guided tourist visit to the monastery Book
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 988 28 26 86
- [email protected]
- Website
- mosteirodeoseira.org
- Opening hours
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the Oseira visit?
Only groups of more than 25 people, on 988 28 20 04 or by email.
Can I take photos?
No, neither photos nor video.
Is it accessible?
No: there are stairs on several levels and no ramps.