Muxía Harbor – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat loop from Praia de Moreira

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Muxía Harbor – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat loop from Praia de Moreira

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Muxía Harbor – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat loop from Praia de Moreira

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44.0km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.5 km

Playa Lourido, Muxía

Highlight • Beach

Lovely playa with splendid views

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13.8 km

Route along the western coast to Muxía

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Parallel to the western cliffs of the peninsula the route runs to Muxía, with several opportunities to approach the water and overlooks

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15.9 km

Muxía Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place on the Atlantic Ocean, fishing port, a few restaurants, rest

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16.8 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat

Highlight • Religious Site

The sanctuary is baroque in style with influences from classicism. The first written document that remains of the temple is from the year 1544. The chapel was rebuilt several times, …

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16.8 km

Pedra dos Cadrís

Highlight • Natural Monument

Due to its shape, the “Pedra dos Cadrís” or “Kidney stone” is attributed with healing properties. It is believed that if you go under it nine times, kidney diseases, back …

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18.4 km

Praia da Cruz

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Rego de Figueiras a sandy beach has formed that reaches deep into the hinterland along the small creek.

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21.1 km

Moraime – Roman Villa and San Xiao Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

Moraime houses a Romanesque peak church on the Costa da Morte, in which there is an invoice related to the Pórtico da Gloria and with some unique frescoes recently restored. …

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44.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

1.45 km

379 m

261 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

6.04 km

255 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

17°C

11°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 10, 2023,Muxia - Cabo Touriñan

The town of Muxía stands for the biggest shipwreck on the Galician coast as well as for the countless legends about Saint James (Santiago). The pilgrimage church A Virxe da Barca is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Galicia.

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