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Pilgrimage to Covadonga & Oviedo
The Cradle of Spain's Faith
Join us on a pilgrimage through northern Spain, where history, faith, and natural beauty converge in the sacred sites of Covadonga and Oviedo.
Our journey begins at the Sanctuary of Covadonga, nestled in the majestic Picos de Europa mountains, a place of profound historical significance. It was here, in 722 AD, that the Christian forces, led by King Pelayo, won a decisive victory against the Moors, marking the start of the Reconquista. At the Sanctuary, we’ll visit the cave where the revered statue of Our Lady of Covadonga is enshrined, seeking the Virgin’s intercession and reflecting on her role as a symbol of hope and protection.
We then travel to the historic city of Oviedo, where we’ll visit the Cathedral of San Salvador, which houses important relics of the early Church. Oviedo is also famous for its medieval architecture, and we’ll have the chance to explore its spiritual and cultural treasures..
Key Features
SANCTUARY OF COVADONGA
Visit this stunning mountain shrine, sacred to both faith and Spanish history, nestled in the Picos de Europa.
SANTA CUEVA
A peaceful grotto where pilgrims honor Our Lady of Covadonga, the spiritual heart of Asturias.
CATHEDRAL OF SAN SALVADOR
Visit Oviedo's revered starting point for the Camino Primitivo, housing important relics like the Shroud of Oviedo.
MONASTERY OF VALDEDIOS
Visit the 13th-century Cistercian monastery founded by King Alfonso IX.
CAMINO PRIMITIVO
Walk part of the oldest route of the Camino de Santiago.
DAILY MASS
This pilgrimage offers a daily mass for your group.
What does Jane say...
"A place special to many throughout Spain, a pilgrimage to Covadonga invites you to encounter the roots of Spanish Christian faith, where mountains, miracle, and Marian devotion come together in a place of profound beauty and grace. This place is a particularly special place for one of our own, Patch, who got married there this year!"
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2026/27
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