The hermitage of El Rocío, the house of the Blanca Paloma and the place where thousands of pilgrims and visitors go every year is the watchword of the Almonte village.

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February 12, 2021

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The Hermitage of El Rocío (Spanish: Ermita del Rocío or Ermita de El Rocío) is a hermitage at El Rocío in the countryside of Almonte, Province of Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. The hermitage is home to the Virgin of El Rocío (Spanish: Virgen del Rocío), a small, much-venerated carved wood statue, and is the destination of an annual procession/pilgrimage on the second day of the Pentecost, known as the Romería de El Rocío, connected to the veneration of the Virgin of El Rocío; in recent years the Romería has brought together roughly a million pilgrims each year.

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Marshland Promenade Loop

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Explore the unique cultural and natural landscape of El Rocío on this easy 2.7-mile (4.4 km) circular hike near Doñana National Park.

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Information center – Hermitage of El Rocío loop from El Rocío

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Hermitage of El Rocío – Rocío loop from El Rocío

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 8 April

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Almonte, Almonte, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

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