The hermitage of the Virgen del Camino, popularly known as “La Caminanta”, is a small Renaissance chapel located at the exit of the Puente de Medina in Arévalo, at a crossroads that includes the route of the Camino de Santiago from the Levante. Founded in 1530 by Miguel Sánchez de Arévalo, the temple has a rectangular plan and is made of masonry with granite ashlar corners. Inside is the image of the Virgen del Camino, patron saint of the entrance to the city. Every June, a traditional pilgrimage is held in honor of the Virgin, a commemoration that dates back to the 16th century, although it had a hiatus until it was resumed in 1928. In 2005, for the first time, the male confraternity in charge of the organization allowed women to participate.
- Address
Pl. Salvador, 3, Arévalo, Ávila - Web
None - Visiting Hours
Unknown - What to see
Baroque altarpiece by Juan de Juni, Chapel of Las Navas
AI Transparency Notice
PilgriMaps uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the research, drafting and translation of editorial content. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited and verified by our editorial team before publication. We contrast information against primary sources, specialist literature and on-the-ground knowledge to ensure accuracy, cultural sensitivity and editorial integrity.
AI is one tool among many in our workflow. The judgement, curation and responsibility for everything published on this platform remain entirely human.
Viator Media S.L. — in compliance with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation EU 2024/1689).
