MUROS, a town of Spain, in the province of Galicia, pleasantly situated on a bay of the same name, 55 miles S.W. of Coruña. The houses are old, and many of them in ruins. There are two principal streets and three squares; and the town contains several churches, a courthouse, custom-house, prison, and school. Fishing and the manufacture of linen are carried on here; and there is some trade. The harbour is defended by a fort, but it is suitable for small vessels only. Pop. 4792.