As is tradition, Oia Monastery unveils a new cultural programme that evolves each year, incorporating new activities and a wide range of events and visit formats. The aim is to offer visitors different ways to experience the Monastery. The new season will begin on Monday 3 April.
Among the new features are self-guided visits, a playful and engaging way to discover the site through a trail of clues accessed via QR codes, leading visitors through different areas of the Monastery. This new format is designed to be suitable for the whole family and complements the existing offer, which includes guided tours, group visits and school visits.
This year’s programme also includes four “Solpores” events, a distinctive way to experience the Monastery’s sunset with live music and a glass of wine from Quinta de Couselo, a winery closely linked to Oia through its historical relationship with the Monastery.
The “Conversas” series also continues, this year adopting a more participatory approach. One example is “A Oia do Futuro”, a roundtable discussion bringing together local participants to reflect on the future of Oia.
The popular “A Emoción dos Viños” returns for its 13th edition, a two-day event dedicated to wine enthusiasts, taking place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June.
Between May and September, the successful live-action game returns under a new name: TEMPESTAE. This immersive experience, which includes costumes and a light aperitif, offers a unique way of engaging with the Monastery’s history.
Another new addition is “Drawing Oia Monastery”, a day dedicated to artists who will interpret and depict the Monastery on site. Participation is by prior registration and the event will take place in May.
Tickets are available at: www.fundacionbretal.com
All these new initiatives coincide with the launch of the Fourth Sustainability Report, a document that reflects a broader commitment beyond environmental concerns. Published annually, it reviews the activities and improvements carried out by the Monastery, as well as key data from the 2022 season, during which more than 7,000 visitors attended guided tours, group visits, school visits and events. Over the past four years, the Monastery has welcomed a total of 26,500 visitors.
Promoting a circular economy remains one of its core objectives, as outlined in the report, which highlights collaborations with local businesses whenever possible, as well as local hiring practices aimed at supporting employment in the surrounding area.
The document reflects a commitment to economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability. Nothing at Oia Monastery is left to chance: sustainability is embedded in every initiative, with the overarching goal of promoting and revitalising the culture and history housed within this unique heritage site.
Sustainability Report Kaleido 2022
You can view the Sustainability Report here:
https://www.mosteirodeoia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Memoria-de-sostenibilidad-RMO.-ES.pdf
