Stage Baamonde – Miraz: Camino del Norte guide
A short, very green stage that splits the long Baamonde – Sobrado day. Many pilgrims stop in Miraz so as not to string together more than 30 km in a row.
Distance
About 15 km
Difficulty
Low (short, green stage)
Estimated time
About 4 h
Altitude
Gentle terrain, with oak groves and hamlets
Route map
The stage section by section
Leaving Baamonde
There is an optional forest variant that avoids the road, crosses the River Parga and adds 1.1 km.
The fork and the River Parga
At km 5.1 the path splits between Miraz and As Cruces. Via Miraz you reach the medieval bridge over the Parga and Carballedo. The 14th-century chapel of San Alberte has a Renaissance fountain and a wayside cross.
Carballedo – Seixón
Oak grove and hamlets, with a bar at the end of the stretch in Seixón.
Seixón – A Lagoa – Miraz
A Lagoa has a bar, a shop and a hostel. Miraz closes the stage with a bar-restaurant and hostels.
What to see
In Miraz there is a historic tower beside the village and the medieval church of Santiago.
Food and drink
In the area you can try the artisan cheese of Abeleiras de Sobrado and Arzúa-Ulloa PDO cheese.
Practical tips
- Miraz is the most practical halfway point to split the long stage to Sobrado.
- The As Cruces option saves about 8 km but has less accommodation.
- If you go via As Cruces, confirm the Sobrado direction at the junction.
- Carry water: some stretches are lonely.
Frequently asked questions
How many km is it from Baamonde to Miraz?
About 15 km.
Is it a hard stage?
No, it is short and easy.
What is San Alberte?
A 14th-century chapel with a Renaissance fountain and a wayside cross, next to the point where the variants split.
Where do you sleep in Miraz?
There are pilgrim hostels open in season; it is best to confirm before setting off.
Miraz or As Cruces?
Miraz has more accommodation; via As Cruces you save about 8 km to Sobrado.
After the stage: rest in Arzúa
When you reach Arzúa, we would love to welcome you at Casa Buen Camino: an entire house for up to 8 people, 400 m from the centre. You get in with a code, we confirm your booking within 60 minutes and, if you book directly with us, it is 10 % cheaper.