Seemingly endless queues form to kiss the Virgin's cloak
Pilgrimage of San Froilan
Thousands of people flock to the Shrine of the Virgen del Camino to take part in this procession in honour of the patron saints of León - Saint Froilan and the Virgin of El Camino. Seemingly endless queues form to kiss the Virgin’s cloak, touch the Saint’s nose and stroll around the streets packed with stalls. One of the traditions of this festivity is to taste the traditional morcilla of León, a kind of black pudding, and buy bags of hazelnuts, known locally as perdones.
General information
- General information:
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date:
- 5 de Octubre
Address
Ermita en el casco urbano. Valverde de la Virgen. 24198 León.
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Tourist Office of Virgen del Camino (La)
Plaza del Santurario de la Virgen del Camino, s/n. La Virgen del Camino (Valverde de la Virgen). 24198 León.
Telephone: 987 303 431