Muxía, Coastal municipality in A Coruña, Spain
Muxía is a coastal municipality in A Coruña located along the Atlantic shore of Galicia, defined by rocky cliffs and sandy beaches. The settlement features traditional stone buildings arranged along narrow streets that follow the natural terrain.
Norman pirates destroyed the settlement in 1105, after which it was rebuilt during the reign of Alfonso VII. This reconstruction shaped the community's subsequent growth and regional importance.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat serves as a destination for pilgrims who have completed their journey to Santiago de Compostela. This place holds deep religious meaning for the community and draws visitors seeking spiritual pathways.
The municipality is connected to neighboring towns by bus routes, making day trips easy to plan. Local eating places offer fresh fish and seafood directly from boats at the harbor.
Large stones called 'pedra de abalar' sit along the coast and once served as tools for determining innocence or guilt in criminal trials. These ancient rocks tell the story of old legal practices still visible in the landscape today.
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