Stage Olveiroa - Muxia
The Fisterra and Muxía Way
Stage: Olveiroa - Muxía
Olveiroa- Hospital
We leave Olveiroa. The River Xallas flows impressively by sheltered by the vegetation. We cross the River Hospital, entering O Logoso and then the hamlet of Hospital, a locality which had a modest hospital for pilgrims which has now disappeared. A little later, appears the roundabout which forms the fork of the Caminos to Muxía and Fisterra.
Olveiroa - Hospital
Hospital- Dumbría
We cross through the Rego de Vao Salgueiro. Asphalted and rural roadways alternate. We go down to As Carizas, Rego de Cheo and then go up to Dumbría. We enter its square with its hórreo (traditional granary), cruceiro (Calvary) and Church.
Hospital - Dumbría
Dumbría- Senande
We cross the town and arrive at the hamlet of Trasufre, within the area of the Town Hall of Muxía. Going along the old Camino Real we arrive in Senande.
Dumbría - Senande
Senande- San Martiño
We then reach Vilastose, Quintáns and Pedregás. Valuable examples of popular and religious architecture which adorn the Camino, such as the complex of San Martiño de Ozón.
Senande - San Martiño
San Martiño de Ozón- Santuario da Virxe da Barca
We go up to Vilar de Sobremonte and down to Merexo. Camariñas can be made out beyond the River Grande, on the other side of the ría (sea inlet). We now approach Os Muíños and cross the River Negro. The Romanic Church of San Xulián de Moraime, lying near the sea, transmits its beauty and peace to us. After As Casas Novas, the Mount of San Roque, Chorente, the beach of Espiñeirido and then Muxía. The Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca, rising in an impressive natural setting beside the sea, marcks the end of the Camino.