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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Religious festival · San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Romería de la Virgen de Gracia
8 September 2026
2026
8 September 2026
2027
8 September 2027
Where
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
What it is
Romería de la Virgen de Gracia explained
A pilgrimage up into the pinewoods followed by an open-air lunch on the Sierra slopes.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in San Lorenzo de El Escorial tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Romería de la Virgen de Gracia, explained
What is Romería de la Virgen de Gracia?
A pilgrimage up into the pinewoods followed by an open-air lunch on the Sierra slopes. It's a religious event held in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
When is Romería de la Virgen de Gracia in 2026?
Romería de la Virgen de Gracia runs 8 September 2026 in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Romería de la Virgen de Gracia in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 8 September 2027, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Is Romería de la Virgen de Gracia free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Romería de la Virgen de Gracia is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Romería de la Virgen de Gracia?
Book a room in San Lorenzo de El Escorial itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in San Lorenzo de El Escorial also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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