Holiday apartment in Mougás – Nature, Water and Culture

The Pozas de Mougás are formed by the waters of the Peito River. Their pools and waterfalls are suitable for swimming. The Miradoiro da Cabeciña is located in Mougás in the Serra da Groba and offers views of the Atlantic Ocean. When planning a day in Mougás, the views alternate between the pools and waterfalls on the Peito and the Atlantic Ocean from the Miradoiro da Cabeciña.

Ruta Mágica de Oia, Pozas and Petroglyphs

The Ruta Mágica de Oia follows forestry tracks along the western slope of the Serra de A Groba through the parish of Santa Uxía de Mougás. The Pozas de Mougás lie along the route of the Ruta Mágica de Oia, near the petroglyphs of O Pousiño. This proximity is a specific part of planning for travellers interested in nature and archaeology. The route passes through a precisely designated section of the Serra de A Groba and the parish of Santa Uxía de Mougás.

Church of Santa Uxía de Mougás: Architecture and History

The Church of Santa Uxía de Mougás combines Romanesque and Baroque artistic elements. Inside, there is a main altarpiece as well as side altarpieces. The present-day church was built in 1698. As early as 1137, it was donated to Oia Monastery under the name “Mogaes”. In 1840, the builder Xosé Areal, who was born in Tui, restored the church. Visitors interested in culture will therefore find not only its furnishings here, but also several historical dates connected with the history of Mougás. The year 1698 refers to the construction of the present-day church, while the donation to Oia Monastery dates back to 1137.

Castro de Cabeciña and Petroglyphs

The Castro de Cabeciña, also known as Castro Fariño, also dates back to the Iron Age. It is a fortified Iron Age settlement from the early phases of the Castro culture and is dated to the 9th to 4th centuries BC. The petroglyphs of Cabeciña in Mougás are considered archaeological sites of interest. Thus, Cabeciña contains both the Iron Age settlement and petroglyphs, while the petroglyphs of O Pousiño lie near the pozas along the route of the Ruta Mágica de Oia. For those interested in culture, Mougás offers, in addition to the church, the Castro de Cabeciña, the petroglyphs of Cabeciña and the Curro de Mougás.

Curro de Mougás and the Rapa Ritual

The Curro de Mougás consists of three enclosures and is the largest curro in the municipality of Oia. The old Rapa ritual at the curro involves capturing and marking wild horses by livestock keepers. The three enclosures are therefore part of a site whose regional tradition is experienced not only through its layout, but also through the way wild horses are handled. Those interested in regional customs will find the curro to be a distinct cultural focus within Mougás.

For the overall travel overview: Oia.