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Church · Muxía, Galicia
Igrexa de Santa María de Muxía
A 14th-century seafaring Gothic church with Romanesque details, located above the village at the foot of the Corpiño hill, a viewpoint over the peninsula and the sanctuary da Barca.
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About Igrexa de Santa María de Muxía
The church of Santa María is the parish church of Muxía and stands in the upper part of the village, on the way to the santuario da Barca. It is a church of the so-called 14th-century seafaring Gothic, a style of the fishing villages on the Galician coast, simple and solid, although it preserves Romanesque forms such as the columns, capitals and the central portal.
The church has a single nave and is built of granite, with thick walls to withstand the wind and humidity of the coast. Beside it is the small parish cemetery, with a view of the sea.
Just above the church rises the monte do Corpiño, a rocky height with paths and viewpoints. From the top you can see the whole peninsula of Muxía, the harbor, the cove, the santuario da Barca and, on clear days, the coast as far as cabo Touriñán.
The hill can be visited at any time, on foot.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes, including the climb to the monte do Corpiño.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the view from the monte do Corpiño. Check the church opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is located in the upper part of Muxía, about a 5-minute walk from the center, on the way to the santuario da Barca.
Tip
Climb the monte do Corpiño, just above the church: it offers the best view of the whole peninsula of Muxía.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igrexa de Santa María de Muxía
What style is the church of Santa María de Muxía?
14th-century seafaring Gothic, with Romanesque details.
What is the monte do Corpiño?
A rocky rise above the church, with viewpoints over the peninsula of Muxía and the santuario da Barca.
Is the church near the sanctuary?
Yes, on the path between the village center and the santuario da Virgem da Barca.