MUNICIPALITIES RÍAS BAIXAS: RÍAS AND NOIA RÍA DE MUROS area tourist Castro de Baroña (Porto do Son) Muros Panoramic view of the council of Noia Portosín (Porto do Son) Pozo de Cachón windmill (Muros) Lousame Muros Noia Outes Porto do Son Despite being a non-coastal The council of Muros is located Noia amazes the visitor at the Very few municipalities have the Porto do Son is already municipality, water is an element in the North of the estuary, in a sight of its emblazoned houses, its privilege of being located in a considered a popular summer which makes the parish of San privileged spot of great historical superb civil buildings and the many geographical setting which offers destination for many people due Xusto stand out, a place where wealth. The port, the most churches and chapels. The urban such a rich variety of shapes and to the large number of beaches we can enjoy the small waterfalls important one in this fishing centre, located south of the mouth outlines, different shades and and the beauty of the landscape, formed by the river which bears region, is the base on which the of the river Tambre, also receives contrasts of landscape features. which we can observe from the same name as the parish. growth of this village was built. the mouth of the river Traba. Its Its borders are flanked by the several privileged viewpoints such Furthermore, the municipality At the market, species such as main activities are based on fishing, mouth of the river Tambre in the as Atalaia and mount Enxa. Its offers one of the best panoramic octopus, blue whiting and prawns agriculture and trade. Cockle fishing South, and the municipalities of cultural alternatives, especially views of this region. From the top are sold. The historical centre, is very important in this region, Muros, Mazaricos, Negreira and during the summer, together with of mount A Muralla, we can see declared Cultural Heritage Site, is collected from the sandy shores Noia. History has left its trace in the nautical club of Portosín, Santiago de Compostela, Padrón Old town of Noia also worth visiting. of this area, it is known by the the many megaliths, petroglyphs one of the most important in the Shellfishing boats and even the Ría name of “cockle coast”. In fact, this and castros that can be seen in Cantabrian cornice, are a powerful de Arousa. town is the largest producer of this this land. tourist attraction. mollusc in Galicia. Church of San Martiño (Noia) Panoramic image of Area Maior beach, in Muros, with the lagoon and mount Louro on the background Collegiate church of San Pedro (Muros) Monastery of San Xusto de Toxosoutos (Lousame) Muros Old town of Noia WHAT TO VISIT: A CORUÑA LUGO NATURE such as the demagnetizer, which separated minerals The Ría de Muros e Noia is part of the Rías Baixas from stones. There are scheduled visits upon request and is located between the estuary of Corcubión in Beaches. The estuary offers many beaches, most at the city hall of Lousame. the North and the estuary of Arousa in the South. It of them with really white sand and calm waters, is located in the province of A Coruña and its coasts ideal for the practice of water sports, such as sailing. Museum of the Fishing Memory in Porto do Son. are delimited by the peninsula of Barbanza in the This estuary is the less urbanized in Rías Baixas, the Marea Museum is dedicated to the investigation South. The river Tambre flows into this estuary and North area is rocky while the South has a smoother and to share the memories of all seafaring folk . The its waters create, in its confluence with the sea, a outline. Some of the most important beaches are the collection includes old riggings, ancient black and habitat of clams and common cockles, which are the ones in Louro, protected by mount Louro which is white photographs and documentaries that talk about economic engine of the surrounding towns. spectacularly beautiful and where there is also a lake, the women and men from this coast. Muros and the beaches of Ancoradoiro, in Muros; Broña in WHAT TO DO: Outes and As Furnas and Anguieira in Porto do Son. CIVIL ARCHITECTURE GASTRONOMY In order to get to know this region, there are several Mount Louro and the lagoon of As Xarfas. Another It is highly recommendable to visit the historical routes to choose from. The most important ones are At the estuaries of Muros and Noia you have to try interesting spot for travelers to see is the view from area of Muros and Noia. The old town of Muros is an Albán and Monte de Tremouzo in Outes, the Cova the seafood, a whole gastronomic experience and Mount Louro and the lagoon of As Xarfas, appointed unexpected mixture of popular and noble architecture, dos Gatos (Cats cave) in Muros, castro de Baroña also a life style. The empanada (traditional Galician RÍAS BAIXAS: RÍAS AND NOIA RÍA DE MUROS area tourist Natural Interest Site. where old sailors’ houses cohabit with small gothic in Porto do Son, the route by river Tambre in Noia pie) is another typical dish, especially the one made pazos. In 1970, it was declared historical ensemble and river Vilacoba and San Xusto in Lousame. Horse with corn pastry. Regarding important gastronomic PONTEVEDRA OURENSE ANTIQUITY and it is one of the best preserved ones in Galicia. riding and cycling routes are also an enjoyable fairs, we can name the Empanada fair in Muros, It maintains the typical charm of the fishing village option . To find out more about history, travelers have celebrated in the first weekend of July, the Octopus In the area of Castro de Baroña there are important with important gothic buildings and temples such guided tours that will take them through the historical fair in Porto do Son on the 14th of August and the archaeological remains and castros, such as the one as the collegiate church or sanctuary of Virxe do centres of Muros and Noia, and aboard the “Joaquín xornadas de exaltación do peixe e o marisco (fish in Baroña, situated by the sea and with a wonderful Camiño. Visitors will also find old fountains, wall RÍAS BAIXAS: Vieta”, the most ancient ship preserved in Galicia and seafood gastronomic events) in Muros during beach. These are the remains of a Celtic castro, remains, singular squares such as Santa Rosa, Cristo that was engaged in maritime transport. the second fortnight of September. occupied by the Romans between the 1st century and Peixería Vella (old fish market). The old town RÍA DE MUROS AND NOIA B.C. and the 1st century A.D., a town by the sea with of Noia impresses because of its blazoned houses, FESTIVITIES AND FESTIVALS a circular plant, although the most impressive aspect its superb civil buildings and the many churches sea and land MAGIC destinations would probably be the place where it is located. Of and chapels… like “unha pequena Compostela” (a Apart from important cultural festivities such as the the whole ensemble, approximately twenty houses little Compostela). It was declared Historical-Artistic Patron Saint and Carnival, in Muros,The Castelo Rock are preserved, with a circular or oval plant Ensemble in 1985; there are many gothic buildings Festival stands out. It has been celebrated in August and pazos. It is important not to miss visiting the since 2002, it is a non-profit event where visitors can MUSEUMS pre-industrial water neighbourhood, with two bridges, enjoy listening to first class rock bands, as well as one of them is medieval and was recently discovered, to emerging bands. The Gran Premio de Carrilanas Sea Museum of Noia. Located in rúa Malecón and the remains of the pazo of the Cadarso with a in Esteiro is also peculiar, in the same municipality. Cadarso, it is a sample of the fishing tradition of tannery built in 1700, which won the COAG award RÍAS BAIXAS: In Noia, we have the Medieval Fair, the motorcycle this town. (Colexio Oficial de Arquitectos de Galicia, which is the RÍA DE MUROS AND NOIA gathering and the Mostra de Curtas Vila de Noia Official Architecture Association of Galicia) for the best tourist area (short film festival). The “Festa Hortera”(The Tacky Museo das Laudas Gremiais. The church of Santa rehabilitation in a public space in 2011. Festival) in Porto do Son, which is celebrated since María A Nova houses most of the “laudas gremiais” 2000, has more and more followers every year. (rectangular stone slabs covering the tombs) in the world. Its main feature is the identification of the Outes Noia artisans profession to which the deceased belonged. Muros Interpretation Centre of the mines of San Finx. Lousame The mines of San Finx are another important location. Nowadays, the mine settlement is being Porto do Son rehabilitated and includes a museum and a centre for interpretation in the old school. This site, found turismo.dacoruna.gal by Thomas Winter Burbury during the 1880s, @DACTurismo became the economic engine of Lousame and the Turismo da Deputación da Coruña surroundings during the central decades of the 20th Dacturismo century. We can still appreciate some machines, [email protected] Muros Church of Santa María A Nova (Noia).