Lourdes

France

Lourdes (France)

Virgin Mary of Lourdes

Although not on the Iberian peninsula, the appearance of the Virgin Mary in this village of the Pyrenees at a short distance from the Spanish border is effectively part of the Iberian devotion of the Virgin Mary. In 1858, a girl of 14, Bernadette Soubirous received a visit from the Virgin Mary. Since then, millions of devotees from all parts of the world have made the pilgrimage to this holy spot and drank the miracle waters that flow from the fountains close to the cavern where the Virgin Mary made her appearance. A basilica was constructed at the end of the nineteenth century to honour and glorify her memory.

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)