A Lonxa de Álvaro
What to order: one of the four octopus dishes on the menu and, if there are two of you, the soupy rice with lobster
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Sunday in Muxía and Camariñas: a sanctuary on the rocks and the lighthouse of the shipwrecks.
The sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca on the rocks of Muxía, fish lunch at the harbour and, in the afternoon, the Vilán lighthouse and the lace of Camariñas. An hour and a quarter from Santiago and A Coruña.
Leaving from
Part of Costa da MorteUnusual places to stay in Spain
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Total time9 h 30
By car1 h 15 each way
Walking1 h of short strolls
DifficultyEasy
Cost€35–50 pp
Best timeApril – October
With childrenYes
The plan
The day at a glance
Any part can be swapped for another without spoiling the day.
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Leave Santiago de Compostela 1 h 15 by car
via Carballo and Vimianzo or via Negreira
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Virxe da Barca sanctuary in Muxía
park at the harbour or next to the sanctuary
- 12 min on foot
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A Lonxa de Álvaro
fish and zamburiñas (small scallops) €€ · at the harbour
Rúa da Mariña, 22, 15124 Muxía · +34 981 742 501
Restaurant €€Book - 30 min by car25,8 km
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Cape Vilán and its shipwreck and lighthouse centre
phone ahead to confirm the centre's hours
- 6 min by car1,5 km
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Camariñas Lace Museum
Camariñas bobbin lace
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Back home
In Santiago or A Coruña around 20:00
Approximate cost
About €20–35 per person
Adds up the activities and meals in the plan at their published prices; travel and accommodation not included.
The route
Virxe da Barca sanctuary in Muxía
The northern part of the Costa da Morte is quieter than Fisterra and a little closer to Santiago and A Coruña. In the morning, Muxía and its sanctuary on the rocks; at midday, fish at the harbour; in the afternoon, across the ria, Cape Vilán, the first electric lighthouse in Spain, and Camariñas, the lace town.
The day, hour by hour
9:30 · Set off. From A Coruña, via Carballo and Vimianzo; from Santiago, the same way or via Negreira. An hour and a quarter.
10:45 · Sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca. On the tip of Muxía, on the smooth rocks where the sea breaks, with the legendary stones all around. Then climb Monte Corpiño, behind it, to see the point from above. Do not go near the water when there is a heavy swell.
13:30 · Lunch at A Lonxa de Álvaro. On Rúa da Mariña, facing the harbour. Chargrilled queen scallops, squid and fish from the fish market. Open on Sundays at midday; closed on Wednesdays.
16:00 · Cabo Vilán. Going round the ria to Camariñas and the cape. The shipwreck and lighthouse interpretation centre has a car park; in 2025 it opened from Wednesday to Monday, 15:00 to 19:00 in the afternoon. Call ahead: 647 608 158.
17:30 · Camariñas and its lace. The museo do Encaixe, with the town's bobbin lace; in 2025 it opened in the afternoon from 17:00 to 20:00. A stroll along the harbour.
18:30 · Head home. In Santiago or A Coruña around 20:00.
If you change something
If you would rather eat in Camariñas, Villa de Oro, with a Bib Gourmand, opens on Sundays; it closes on Wednesdays. If you are staying in the area, leave Cabo Fisterra for sunset the next day.
Time45 min
Change the route
Where to eat
Where to eat?
Lunch is half the plan: book before you set off.
Villa de Oro
What to order: the rice with lobster, the dish the house puts first; or monkfish with clams, noodles and prawns
O Fragón
What to order: the Premier tasting menu bought on its website; à la carte, the marinated xeito sardine and the roast sea bass
Tira do Cordel
What to order: the grilled *robaliza* (sea bass), the dish the house was built on
Map
The stops, in order
With where to park at each one.
What to do
Eat
88 €Stay
Services
Getting there
By car or without one?
When to go
When to go to Costa da Morte
From April to October, with the Cabo Vilán shipwreck centre open. In September the Barca pilgrimage takes place and Muxía fills up. In winter, in a storm, keep away from the rocks.
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Best timeGood timeLow season
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Check the sea before you go
In a storm, the rocks at Muxía and Vilán are dangerous.
- 2Call the Vilán centre
Its hours change with the season.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from A Coruña to Muxía?
An hour and a quarter by car.
Is there a charge to see the sanctuary?
No, it is free.
Is A Lonxa de Álvaro open on Sundays?
Yes, at midday and in the evening. It closes on Wednesdays.
Can you climb the Vilán lighthouse tower?
No. You visit the interpretation centre and the cape.
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