Rías Baixas

The Maritime Route of the Muros-Noia Estuary remembers the arrival of St James' body to Galicia by sea. A coastal and riverine tour with great historical and scenic value.

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Origin

Muros

Distance

125 km

Days

5

Difficulty

Lower (or South) region.

General Description of Rías Baixas

The Maritime Route of the Muros-Noia Estuary, also known as "Camino de la Ría de Muros-Noia" or "Traslatio", is a Jacobean itinerary that commemorates the legend of the Apostle Santiago's arrival in Galicia by sea. This route combines maritime and fluvial segments, starting from the entrance to the Muros and Noia estuary and ascending along the Tambre River until near Santiago, or connecting with the Portuguese Way in Padrón. Although pilgrimages can also be made on land bordering the estuary (approximately 120 km), its uniqueness lies in the possibility of doing so by boat. It is a route of great scenic beauty, allowing visitors to discover the natural and cultural richness of this Galician estuary and connect with the origins of Jacobean tradition.

Stages of Rías Baixas

Etapa 1: Muros to O Cruceiro de Roo

33.00 km 11.00h Baja 15m

Description:

Leaving behind the monumental Chartres, this long stage follows the course of the River Loir. The route is flat and pleasant, ideal for recovering strength. The landscape is riverine, with the river a...

Origen: Muros

Destino: O Cruceiro de Roo

Etapa 2: O Cruceiro de Roo to Noia

14.00 km 4.67h Baja 10m

Description:

This short and pleasant stage continues along the Loir valley. The road is flat and closely follows the course of the river. The brevity of the day allows time to explore Châteaudun, a city dominated ...

Origen: O Cruceiro de Roo

Destino: Noia

Etapa 3: Noia to Urdilde

43.00 km 14.33h Alta 35m

Description:

This is one of the longest stages of the Via Turonensis, a true marathon through the Loir valley. The route is flat but very demanding due to its length. Arrival in Vendôme, a city with a rich heritag...

Origen: Noia

Destino: Urdilde

Etapa 4: Urdilde to Santiago de Compostela

33.00 km 11.00h Baja 50m

Description:

Leaving behind the valley of the Loir, this long stage enters into the Gâtine region. The route is undulating and demanding, crossing a landscape of forests and hills. It's a day to enjoy nature and t...

Origen: Urdilde

Destino: Santiago de Compostela

Featured Towns of Rías Baixas

Explore the key towns and cities of this route.

Millenary History of the Camino de Santiago: Origins and Evolution Rías Baixas

Discover the origins and evolution of Rías Baixas

The history of the Camino de la Ría de Muros-Noia is the history of the very foundation legend of Santiago de Compostela: the "Traslatio". It's not a trail made of earth forged by the passage of thousands of pilgrims, but a maritime and terrestrial itinerary that remembers the most important journey of all, the one of the stone boat that, according to tradition, transported the body of Saint James from Palestine to the Galician coast.

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