The water in the Pozas de Mougás comes from the Peito River. The pools and waterfalls lie along the Ruta Mágica de Oia and close to the petroglyphs of O Pousiño. The pools and waterfalls are suitable for swimming depending on the season. If swimming is important for your trip, take this seasonal limitation into account when planning. This makes it possible to understand the visit in terms of both the water and the route, as well as its archaeological connection.

Water, views and trails

Another distinctive feature of the landscape is the Miradoiro da Cabeciña. It is located in Mougás, in the Serra da Groba, and offers views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Ruta Mágica de Oia follows forestry tracks along the western slope of the Serra de A Groba, passing through the parish of Santa Uxía de Mougás. This brings together different themes: a named viewpoint with Atlantic views, and a route that follows forestry tracks and passes through the parish. If you are interested in landscapes and trails, you can choose whether you would rather explore a viewpoint or follow a named route.

Archaeological sites

The Castro de Cabeciña, also known as Castro Fariño, is a fortified Iron Age settlement dating to the early phases of the Castreja culture. Its date ranges from the 9th to the 4th century BC. The petroglyphs of Cabeciña in Mougás are considered sites of archaeological interest. The two subjects have different points of focus: the Castro is notable for its settlement form and dating, while the petroglyphs are significant for their archaeological importance. You can therefore consider the Iron Age settlement and the petroglyphs as distinct aspects of the heritage, without treating them as a single archaeological site.

Church of Santa Uxía de Mougás

The Church of Santa Uxía de Mougás combines Romanesque and Baroque artistic elements. Inside, there is a main altarpiece as well as side altarpieces. Its historical dates refer to different events: in 1137, the church was donated to the Monastery of Oia under the name “Mogaes”; the present-day church was built in 1698; and in 1840 it was restored by the master builder Xosé Areal, who was born in Tui. The donation in 1137 should therefore not be confused with the construction date of the present-day church. Taken together, the stylistic features, altars and distinct dates offer several ways to understand the church from both an art-historical and historical perspective.

Curro de Mougás and Rapa

The Curro de Mougás consists of three enclosures and is the largest curro in the municipality of Oia. The ancient Rapa ritual is also associated with this place: it involves capturing and marking wild horses by livestock keepers. The two details address different questions. The enclosures give an impression of the layout of the curro; the ritual describes an associated activity. As a subject to explore in Mougás, this adds a local tradition to the area’s heritage offerings. It sits alongside the landscape and archaeological themes, without implying a specific sequence or date for the ritual.

For the broader travel overview: Oia.