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Ermita de El Rocío

Calle Ermita, El Rocío, Andalucía

Description

The Hermitage of El Rocío (Santuario Nuestra Señora del Rocío) houses the carved wood statue of the Virgin of El Rocío and is a popular pilgrimage place on the second day of the Pentecost. The statue of the Virgin and Child is not realistic; the only carved parts are the face, hands, and the Christ child. The present building was designed in 1961 and built over the next two decades.

Access & Transport

Address: 1 Call La Ermita, 21750 El Rocio, Almonte (Huelva) From Seville, take the A-49 motorway towards Huelva until exit number 48 and follow signs for Almonte-Doñana. From Huelva, take the A-49 and exit 50 towards Almonte-Doñana or use the coastal road A-494 eastward to Matalascañas, and then continue north on the A-483 about 15 km further to El Rocío.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a guided tour in the Doñana National Park

Meta review

Online reviews highlight both the impressive golden shrine (a little "bling" for some) and the unexpected "Far West" look of the village with sand streets and carts and horses. A welcome surprise for most

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and helps preserve this distinct architectural ensemble

Conclusion

If you are in the area of Huelva, Matalascañas or coming to visit Doñana NP then the Sanctuary is very much worth stop and so is the village of El Rocio. Guaranteed change of scenery

Key positive

Unusual design and village

Striking gilded shrine

Key negative

A little out of the way

Suitability

No religious denomination or accessibility restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open daily from dawn until dark

av. transport time:0h 50m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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