Ria de Muros - Activities, Attractions & Shopping

Sailing courses and Paddle courses are available at Portosín Marina.

Portosin: There is a supermarket, bakery, fishmongers, hairdressers and beauty salon. Better shopping available in Noia (8km away).

Muros Tourist Office: Curro de Praza 1 (at the town hall). Tel: 981 826050

The Castro de Barona is the most spectacular Castro in Galicia. Located 4km south of Porto del Son at Punta del Castro on the southern shore of the Ria, this pre-Roman settlement is unique for its size and setting. Built on a promontory that juts out into the Ria, it is one of the most striking remains of this type of settlement, which were the "norm" in Galicia during Celctic times. A wonderful spot to watch the sunset.

Centro de Interpretacion, Porto do Son - a small place where you can see some of the objects recovered from the Castro and a good guide to the significance of the site.

Muros is one of the most attractive historic seaside towns in the Rias. The old stone houses are flanked by "soportales", collonaded covered walkways similar to those in Santiago. These walkways give Muros a distinct character.

At the NE end of Ensenada de Muros, Muino de Mareas is one of the longest Galician mills, powered by the Valdexeira stream and tidal flow. It no longer functions but is worth a visit.

Don't miss the Empanada Competition on the first Saturday of July. The seaborn procession on 16 July of Virgen del Carmen is a great spectacle.

Noia is a historic town, very wealthy in the past due to its privileged position at the end of the Ria. Illustrious buildings remain from its noble past, particularly along the promenade. There is a fascinating collection of old tombstones at the Museo das Laudas Gremiais, from as early as the 10th century.

The Ionxa (fish auctions) at Portosin is a lively place when fishing boats come in, worth seeing the action in the mornings.