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Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca – Muxía, Santuario 02-04📷 Lameiro, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca

Muxía, Spain

History

A baroque church on wave-polished rocks at the tip of Muxía, a traditional end point for Camino pilgrims. Climb the Monte Corpiño behind it for the view, and keep off the rocks in heavy swell.

Nearest town
Muxía, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.1122, -9.2190

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Área de Autocaravanas de MuxíaMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Lago MarCampsite
    4 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping O'ParaísoCampsite
    5 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Cámping Ruta FinisterreCampsite
    19 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de FisterraMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campamento Turístico Santa María de BrandoñasCampsite
    24 km from Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca?

Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca is in Muxía, Spain, at GPS 43.1122, -9.2190. It is about 4 km from Camariñas.

Can you camp near Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas de Muxía, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca?

Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Costa da Morte: Galicia’s coast of shipwrecks.

What is there to see near Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cabo Vilán lighthouse (5 km), Ézaro waterfall (24 km), Cape Finisterre (26 km) and Hórreo de Carnota (34 km).

When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)