Spain - Page 8 - Pilgrimaps

Medieval pharmacy in the Cistercian monastery of Santa María de Vallbona de les Monges trabantos - Shutterstock

Monastery of Vallbona

SitesFebruary 12, 2025

The most important female Cistercian monastery in Catalonia and has been a center of spirituality, culture, and art for over 850 years

Monastery of Santa Maria de Santes Creus Beka31 - Shutterstock

Monastery of Santes Creus

SitesFebruary 12, 2025

The cloister stands out as a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic, with its elegant arches and intricately carved capitals.

Cloister in the Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet, Spain. trabantos - Shutterstock

Monastery of St Mary in Poblet

SitesFebruary 12, 2025

This is one of Europe’s most significant Cistercian monasteries still in use

Saint Valentine's day in an Italian city cabuscaa - Shutterstock

Tracing the Relics of Saint Valentine: A Global Journey

StoriesFebruary 11, 2025

Valentine defied an Emperor’s edict by performing secret marriages for couples–which explains his association with romance.

The pinecone as a symbol of strength and unity Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Ávila

A pinecone for the Camino de Santiago

StoriesJanuary 28, 2025

Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in the lead-up to the Xacobeo 2027 might receive a golden pinecone as a gift — an unexpected token of fraternity and camaraderie

St Ignatius of Loyola's Cave at Manresa (Spain Isacco - Shutterstock

Ignatius’ Cave, and the Camino Ignaciano: A Pilgrimage of Transformation

StoriesJanuary 24, 2025

Known as the place where Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his transformative retreat in 1522, the city has become a focal point for spiritual seekers.

Ruins of Scala Dei, a medieval Carthusian Monastery in Catalonia peresanz - Shutterstock

The Route of the Carthusians: A journey through history and nature in Catalonia

TrailsJanuary 2, 2025

The trail, steeped in heritage, offers an ideal weekend adventure for nature enthusiasts and history (and wine) lovers alike.

Ávila will be a Human Rights Friendly City Sonia Bonet - Shutterstock

Ávila on the Path to Human Rights

StoriesNovember 29, 2024

Avila will soon be recognized as a Human Rights Friendly City, in connection with the Route to Human Rights on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela.

Teresian Route at Papatrigo, AVila Courtesy Ruta Teresiana

The Teresian Route: Exploring Teresa of Ávila’s Spain

TrailsNovember 21, 2024

The Teresian Route offers an opportunity to engage with the history of one of Spain’s most remarkable figures, St Teresa of Avila