The Way of Saint James: Fisterra to Muxía. The Muxiana Route
Tournride TeamThe Fantastic Last Route of the Camino de Santiago: The Muxiana. From Fisterra to Muxía
After completing the Fisterrana — one of the most popular Camino routes in recent years — we present its natural continuation: the stage from Fisterra to Muxía, known as the Muxiana. A stretch that takes the pilgrim from the End of the World to the beautiful fishing village of Muxía, on the Galician Costa da Morte. Increasingly popular among those cycling the Camino de Santiago who want to explore Galicia’s most Atlantic corners.
This stage runs very close to the Galician coast through the Rías Altas area, skirting beautiful rivers such as the Río Grande, the Rego da Carballiza and the Río Castro. The terrain is neither rugged nor demanding in terms of altitude, making it a comfortable stage to complete in a single day.
Single Stage: Fisterra to Muxía (29.3 km)
Km 0 — Fisterra
You need to retrace the steps that brought you to Fisterra and head back towards Langosteira Beach. You pass through the parish of San Martiño de Duio, whose church dates from 1717 and is a fine example of Galician Baroque. The first 1.7 km are already behind you.
After San Martiño de Duio, a short 1 km detour with some ups and downs takes you through Escaselas (km 2.8) to Hermedesuxo de Abaixo, on your left (km 3.6). Here the official route turns right towards San Salvador, though some pilgrims continue straight along the tarmac stretch — the well-known Rostro variant, which rejoins the route at Padris. It is shorter, but runs entirely on asphalt.
Either way, you reach the village of Padris (km 9.7), where the first views of the Atlantic Ocean open up. The route continues through beautiful meadows and cornfields to Canosa, where there is a picnic area to rest (km 11.8).
Lires
After the break you reach one of the most beautiful spots on the entire Costa da Morte: Lires. It is worth making a short detour to enjoy its beaches. There are several accommodation options (Cabañas de Lires is ideal) and all necessary services. It is the only village on the stage with services, so it is almost obligatory to refuel here.
Leaving Lires you descend to the Río Castro. Crossing it, you enter the municipality of Muxía, though there is still ground to cover. Seventy metres on, the route turns left towards Vaosilveiro (km 14.5).
After a brief detour on a track you join a road leading to Frixe (km 15.8). Turn left onto a forest track through pine trees; further on you cross a road — the official signs show 12 km to Muxía — and resume the track to Guisamonde (km 18.2).
Just over a kilometre past Morquintián you reach a point with double signposting. Attention: the safest option is to continue right, following the yellow arrows painted on the asphalt. After 350 metres the route turns left onto a clear path that climbs to the Facho de Lourido, the highest point of the stage at 269 metres.
A wide path descends to Xuranantes (km 24.7). At the exit, take a local track past the Bico fountain. At the road there is another double signpost. The official itinerary — the one we recommend — follows the road above Lourido beach (km 26.1). From here to Muxía you cannot go wrong: the signs guide you to the public hostel, turning right onto Rúa Campo das Pinas and continuing along Rúas Os Malatos and Enfesto (km 28).
Muxía
Once settled in the hostel (there is also a private one near the Tourist Office), tradition invites you to visit the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Barca, devastated by fire on Christmas Day 2013. Head down Calle Manuel Lastres, turn right to Calle Real and follow it to the left. On the way to the sanctuary you can stop at the Tourist Office to get your Muxiana stamp. A paradise where you will find nature, hospitality and countless options to close your Camino de Santiago journey.
