Refugio de Peregrinos de Miraz: Where are we?
Refugio de Peregrinos de Miraz, Corral da Fonte s/n, 27229 Miraz (Friol), Provincia de Lugo, Spain
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Map courtesy Eric Walker |
Latitude: 43:22:34N (43.3762)
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The Refugio de Perigrinos de Miraz is a casa rectoral in the village of Miraz on the Camino del Norte, in the province of Lugo, Galicia.
Miraz is almost halfway on a lonely 40 kilometre stretch between Baamonde and Sobrado de los Monjes, a daunting etapa that in recent years has hindered the growth and popularity of this branch of the Camino del Norte. The Refugio de Perigrinos de Miraz fills that gap nicely. Thanks to the generosity of the Diocese of Lugo, the Confraternity took over this refugio, which opened to welcome pilgrims during 2005. The Holy Year, 2010, will be its 6th season.
Miraz is a pleasant, well-kept village in a pretty and prosperous area; the villagers clearly take an interest in it. They helped create community sports and picnic facilities and are active in the church. A long, straggling village, it is really three communities strung together. The refugio is at one end, together with the church of Santiago which has a statue of a Santiago Matamoros inside. The casa rectoral is set slightly above the roadway and close to the Camino.
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There are no shops or restaurants in the village but there are visiting vans which stop regularly and sell essentials such as bread, fruit and vegetables. There is a bar which is almost next door to the refugio and a very good relationship has developed with Pilar the owner! |
| The countryside around Miraz is dominated by the River Parga. A large quarry nearby ships an excellent pale stone all over Spain. About 6 kilometres away is the town of Parga, with its broad river, Roman bridge, and a picnic area. It has a variety of shops, facilities, small hostelries and restaurants; all are fairly modest except for a pair of big modern hotels at the crossroads. |  |
More pictures of the villlage:
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The village church |
Inside the church |
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The social centre |
Cows driven past the refuge |