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Muros, Galicia

Provincia da Coruña · Galicia · Spain · 9,999 residents

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Muros is a small town in Provincia da Coruña, Galicia, Spain, home to around 9,999 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Monte e lagoa de Louro and Faro de Punta Insua. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 48 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Monte e lagoa de Louro and Faro de Punta Insua.
  • Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 34 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Muros

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Monte e lagoa de Louro1protected area

    Monte e lagoa de Louro

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    Mountain and Lake of Louro

  • Faro de Punta Insua2lighthouse

    Faro de Punta Insua

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    lighthouse in Spain

Tours & tickets in Muros

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Muros can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Muros

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Muros are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Muros and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 48 min away.

Best time to visit Muros

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)34 miles, about 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • A Coruña (LCG)50 miles, about 1 h 11 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Vigo (VGO)43 miles, about 1 h 2 min by road

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 45 min without stops.

Muros is good for

Around Muros

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Muros worth visiting?

Yes. Muros is known for Monte e lagoa de Louro and Faro de Punta Insua. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Muros from the UK?

Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 48 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 50 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 45 min.

What is near Muros?

Pontevedra (32 miles), Santiago de Compostela (27 miles), O Grove (22 miles) and Cambados (22 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Muros?

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