The villagers walk or ride on garlanded horses.
The Romeria to San Pedro de Alcantara
Before the pilgrimage starts there is an auction for the privilege of carrying the saint's platform. The saint is then carried to the sanctuary which is 3km and the villagers walk or ride on garlanded horses.
General information
- General information:
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date:
- 19 october
Address
Arenas de San Pedro. 05400 Ávila.
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila
Address:
Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.
Teléfono: 920 211 387
Fax: 920 253 717
Tourist Office of Arenas de San Pedro
Address:
C/ Triste Condesa 1 (Antiguo Mercado de Abastos). Arenas de San Pedro. 05400 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 370 245
Email: turismo@aytoarenas.es
Website: http://www.arenasdesanpedro.es