Navigating the eclipse

Following the traces of sun worship in Costa da Morte

Santuary of Our Lady of the Boat

Santuary of Our Lady of the Boat

The Santuario da Virxe da Barca is a seaside shrine linked to the legend of the Virgin Mary arriving in a stone boat and to Galician seafaring traditions.
The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Boat, in Muxía, is a church situated by the sea, associated with the tradition of the Virgin’s arrival in a stone boat. It dates back to the Middle Ages, although it has been rebuilt on several occasions, particularly following the damage caused by the storm of 2013. It is linked to ancient seafaring legends and the devotion to the Virgin of the Boat, which is deeply rooted on the Costa da Morte. The setting, with its large granite rocks facing the Atlantic, forms one of the best-known places of pilgrimage and worship in the area.