Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
Before you go
Your trip to Muxía.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Muxía – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 80 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
-
Aeroporto de Santiago de Compostela (Aeropuerto de Santiago-Rosalía de Castro) (SCQ) Santiago de Compostela · 90 km
-
Estação de trem de Santiago de Compostela (Estación de Santiago de Compostela) Santiago de Compostela · 80 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before you book. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela, about 90 km away. There is no train service: buses link Muxía with Santiago and A Coruña, with limited schedules. By car, take the AC-552 and AC-440 roads; it takes about 1h15 from Santiago.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the sanctuary of the Virgem da Barca, A Ferida, the church of Santa María and the church of Moraime. With a full day you can include Cabo Touriñán. Many people combine Muxía and Fisterra in the same day, starting from Santiago.
When to go
From June to September it usually rains less and the days are long. The pilgrimage of the Virgem da Barca takes place on the first Sunday after September 8 and fills the village. On the Costa da Morte the weather changes quickly, with wind and fog at any time of year.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Practical info. The village and the sanctuary are walked on foot, but Moraime is about 3 km away and Cabo Touriñán about 15 km by road. Buses have limited timetables.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Muxía
-
Morning
Church of Moraime
Start with the Romanesque church of San Xián de Moraime, about 3 km from the village, on the road that approaches it.
-
Morning
Santa María and the Corpiño
In the village, climb up to the church of Santa María and to the Corpiño hill just above it for views over the peninsula.
-
Afternoon
Virgem da Barca and A Ferida
Walk down to the sanctuary of the Virgem da Barca, among the legendary rocks, and continue to the sculpture A Ferida.
-
Late afternoon
Cabo Touriñán
Drive to Cabo Touriñán for the sunset at the westernmost point of Galicia.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the legend of the Virgem da Barca?
According to tradition, the Virgin arrived in a stone boat to encourage the apostle James in his preaching in Galicia, and the stones on the coast are said to be the boat, the sail and the rudder.
Can you walk from Santiago to Muxía?
Yes, via the route to Fisterra and Muxía, generally in three or four days. There is also a stretch between Fisterra and Muxía of about 30 km.
When is the pilgrimage of the Virgem da Barca?
On the first Sunday after September 8.
What is A Ferida?
A granite sculpture over 11 meters tall, a tribute to the volunteers who cleaned the coast after the Prestige oil tanker disaster in 2002.
What language is spoken in Muxía?
Galician and Spanish.