Caceres

Spain

Caceres (Extremadura)

Virgin Mary of Guadalupe

The appearance of the Virgin Mary to a shepherd provided inspiration at a difficult moment for the Christian troops. After the battle (Salado), the king ordered the construction of this Gothic styled Hieronymite monastery at the place of the apparition, a site of incomparable natural beauty. Here, the first Indians brought from America were converted to Catholicism and since then, the monastery has been the patron of the Hispanic culture. Each October 12, solemn processions representing brotherhood with the peoples of America take place.

Find below the main Sights in Destinations to Tailor-make your Pilgrimage Tour or an Extension

HUELVA

Pilgrimage to “El Rocio”

A lot of people go on a pilgrimage to El Rocio. Those who believe in heaven and those who don’t. A few hours after starting along the paths of Lower Andalusia, a unique form of relationship is established. Differences disappear. Hearts open. This is the miracle of El Rocío.

SEGOVIA

St. Domingo de Guzman

St. Domingo de Guzman created the Order of the Preachers.

BASQUE COUNTRY - NAVARRA

St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier: The Order of Jesuits

AVILA

St. Teresa of Jesus

With the 5th Centennial of St. Teresa’s birth to be celebrated in 2015, it is appropriate to highlight the importance of her figure and her writings while also remembering the works of St. John of the Cross.

COVADONGA (ASTURIAS)