Overlooking the Canal de Berdún plains, the village of Mianos rises up on a hillock that dominates its municipal territory. It is bordered by the Aragon river to the north and the Nobla mountain (1076 m) to the south.

The municipal area of Mianos has an interesting geography and varied natural surroundings. Forests of natural growth mingle with pine plantations on the slopes of its mountainous southern half while old stands of kermes oak can be found among the arable lands in the central area, on either side of the Santiago Pilgrimage Route. Valuable wild thickets and undergrowth grow profusely on the banks of the Aragón river.

The ancient Santiago Way is very well looked after in Mianos and crosses the municipality from east to west, passing next to the site of the old Mianos which was relocated to its present site in 1137. In order to attend to travellers, walkers and muleteers, an inn was built at the foot of the pilgrimage route sometime before the 18th century. Today it is in a state of ruin.

In times past, Mianos belonged to the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña as a result of a donation made by king Peter I in 1093. The parish church of St Anne rises out of the top of the village along with the remains of a fortified palace. The church has a magnificent altarpiece dating from the 16th century dedicated to St Sebastian - a little-known Renaissance materpiece. There is also a marvellous coffered ceiling and the choir gallery ballustrade has decorative panels of excellent quality.

On the outside of the church there is an unusual chapel called Nuestra Señora del Arco (Our Lady of the Arch) which opens onto the atrium. It has a barroque altarpiece dating from the 18th century.

Mianos and its municipal area are not on tourist itineraries but deserve a visit for their peace and quiet and for the spectacular views that they command.

Text taken from the Jacetania Area Signposting Plan. 2001-2006