Muros, A Coruña

Muros is a municipality and a town in the Spanish province of A Coruña, in the autonomous region of Galicia in northern Spain. It is located about 60 km west of Santiago de Compostela on the northern coast of the fjord-like incision Ría de Muros e Noia. The municipality comprises the towns Abelleira, Esteiro, Louro, Muros, Serres, valley and Torea.

History

As in many areas of Galicia are also around Muros finds from the Stone Age, a testament to the long colonization of the region. Particularly noteworthy are the petroglyphs (stone sign ) of the parallax Rodas and the Cova da Bruxa located in the mountains above the city. They are considered excellent examples of megalithic art of relief in Galicia.

Economy

The fishing industry is the main employer in the community. In Muros the largest fishing cooperative in the region has its seat is of particular importance in this case of the shellfish to. In the Ria de Muros e Noia there is an extensive mussel farms. In the auction hall at the harbor regular fish auctions take place, in which regional dealers to buy fresh fish and seafood and supply the restaurants. In the summer months, tourism plays a certain role. About 25 km north- west of Muros ends of the Way of St. James of Cape Finisterre. Occasionally, pilgrims on their way back to Santiago de Compostela on Muros and put in place a station.

Attractions

  • Capela de San Xosé
  • Capela do Espíritu Santo
  • Igrexa de San Pedro
  • Santuario da Virxe do Camiño
  • Casa do Concello
  • Mercado de Abastos
  • Teatro Mercedes
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