History of Mos
The municipality takes its name from its pazo, and by the mid-13th century it is already documented as Molis. The constitutional town council was born in 1833, and in 1935 its town hall moved to Petelos.
What to see in Mos
Pazo de Mos
From the 16th century and restored, beside the church of Santa Eulalia and the pilgrim albergue.
Milestone of Santiaguiño
Roman milestone of Via XIX, on the descent from the chapel of Santiaguiño.
Castro de Torroso
Fortified settlement from the 7th century BC
Churches of Louredo and Guizán
Two Romanesque churches in the municipality.
Population and location
Mos has 15,233 inhabitants (INE, 2025) and belongs to the Vigo comarca.
Festivals and food
The Fiesta del Codillo, a festival of gastronomic interest, is held next to the Pazo de los Marqueses de Mos. The municipality also celebrates the Fiesta de la Rosa, the San Mamed festivities and the Celtic-themed O Son do Pazo festival.
The Portuguese Camino in Mos
The Camino enters through Ameiro Longo and Veigadaña, passes through A Rúa, next to the pazo and the public albergue, and climbs to Santiaguiño, the highest point of the O Porriño – Redondela stage.
Frequently asked questions
How many albergues are there in Mos?
This guide lists 1 place to stay for pilgrims in Mos, with checked prices, beds and seasons.
What to see in Mos?
The pazo of Mos and the church of Santa Eulalia in A Rúa, the Roman milestone at Santiaguiño and, further from the Camino, the Torroso castro.
How hard is the climb to Santiaguiño?
About 147 m of elevation gain over a little more than 3 km from A Rúa: the only serious climb between O Porriño and Redondela.