Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger have finally fulfilled the dream of having a house in Galicia, a very special land for the singer. However, this purchase is neither an isolated nor a recent event. More than forty years ago, Julio already tried to acquire a property in the region, and both know that this desire had been developing for decades and has now become a reality.
In 1981, Protagonistas magazine published a report that showed Iglesias's search for a Galician manor house. Accompanied by his father and journalist Jesús Mariñas, he visited iconic places such as Playa América, Cambados, and Vigo. Despite his enthusiasm, that purchase never materialized, something Julio and Miranda remember clearly.
For years, Julio Iglesias's intense international schedule made it difficult for him to stay in Spain, especially in Galicia. His main base was in Miami, and later in Málaga, where he bought the estate "Las Cuatro Lunas." Although this property was important, it couldn't replace the emotional bond Julio felt toward his homeland.
Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger's Galician dream comes true
Doctor Iglesias Puga, Julio's father, frequently advised him that "one must return to one's origins, even if only to recover the scent of the land." This phrase has accompanied the singer for years, who until now hadn't been able to fully fulfill that recommendation. With the purchase of the villa in Piñor, Julio and Miranda have closed a circle that had remained open for a long time.
The acquired estate has 17,200 sq. ft. (1,600 m²) of built area and land of 172,000 sq. ft. (16,000 m²). The property belonged to former mayor Manuel Cabezas, and its sale was confirmed by local media. For Julio, who composed Canto a Galicia and donated his rights after the Prestige tragedy, this purchase represents a very deep sentimental commitment.
Finally, Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger fulfill the promise that had been pending for decades
Beyond the economic value, this acquisition symbolizes Julio Iglesias's intention to pass on to his children the love for their roots. During their childhood, they spent summers in Playa América, and now they'll be able to strengthen that connection. Julio always wanted his children to learn to love "the spirit of this land," as he did thanks to his father.
Ultimately, Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger know that this time isn't the first time they've tried to fulfill this dream, but it is the definitive one. After decades of waiting, the purchase of the villa in Galicia represents the culmination of a family promise and an emotional return. Finally, that long-postponed longing has come to light.