8 Days Amazing Spain Catholic Holiday 

Day 1

Arrival at Sant Pol de Mar. Trasfer to hotel for Check in.

After refreshing, we will visit the village of Sant Pol de Mar. See this town's white houses that are covering the hills by the Mediterranean, surrounding the church of Sant Pau. Relax in its combed sandy beaches and have a look in the wonderful whitewashed houses covering the hills and century old houses. The old Benedictine monastery gave rise to his medieval village and lived in splendor.

See the varied architectural modernist of the village and the Old fishermen's houses located next to the 11th-century church of Sant Pau, which has some sections from the 6th and 10th centuries. You will be charmed by the beauty of handcrafted wrought iron, tile and mosaic in the facade of several buildings.
Welcome dinner.

Day 2

After breakfast, we will go to Barcelona and explore its beauty.

Visit the extraordinary Gothic architecture of The Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family commonly known as Sagrada Familia. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in November 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. Its facades are proofs of architectural grandeur that is truly amazing.

Stroll along the beautifully tree-lined central promenade of La Rambla which popular to tourist and locals alike. See the historic buildings of Palace of the Virreina and the famous opera house, Liceu theatre. You will surely get excited in this lively promenade’s length with its kiosks that sell newspapers and souvenirs, flowers and birds, street performers, cafes, restaurants and shops.

Visit the The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria, a large public market and one of the city’s foremost tourist landmarks.

Dinner

Day 3

Breakfast.

We will visit the beautiful town and village of Blanes. See its beautiful four-kilometre-long coastline with cliffs alternating with quiet coves. We will also visit interesting and historic gothic style buidings from 14th and 15th century. Have a relaxing time and enjoy the beautiful beaches in Blanes.

Aside from Blanes, we will also visit other historical buildings and other beautiful architectures of Sant Pol De Mar and other towns. The Flamboyant Gothic parish church of Sant Jaume, (16th century) has an ancient defence tower that was turned into a belltower, while inside we can find a Baroque carving by Martínez Montañés. Notice the presence of archaeological remains in the outskirts of San Pol de Mar, such as the Iberian-Roman town of El Farell and the Martina tower.

Dinner

Day 4

After breakfast, we will explore the beautiful multi-peaked mountain of Montserrat, enjoy the spectacular view of Catalonia and its stunning panorama. This nature reserve is covered with pine and holm-oak woods and is home to squirrels, boars and genets, among others.

Visit the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which is of religious importance as it hosts the 12th century carving of the Virgin of Montserrat or the Black Virgin, patron of Catalonia. We will take a look on the elaborately decorated basilica , the museum and the Station of the Cross. Absorb the atmoshpere of this deeply spiritual place and haven of nature.

At the peak is the majestic sanctuary dedicated to 'La Morenata', the 12th-century Romanesque-style statue of the Virgin Mary. The architectural site comprises various squares and a basilica originally built in the 16th century and subsequently rebuilt in the 19th, which is close by is the Benedictine monastery. It is also home to works by artists such as Picasso, Dalí and El Greco.

Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast.

First, visit Vall de Nuria which is a popular place for pilgrimage. This place has a unique wealth of nature and landscape. Sited at an altitude of almost 2000 metres, it provides not just a natural shelter among the high peaks, but also a spiritual oasis whose history can be traced to ancient origins and traditions. The priests and the team that look after the sanctuary are at your service to provide a haven of spirituality, with a solemn participative liturgy and the added atmosphere of organ music.

In the afternoon, visit Ripoll, another beautiful town that was built around the Benedictine monastery of Santa María de Ripoll, founded around the 9th century. The Benedictine monastery in Ripoll was founded by Count Wilfred "The Hairy". It soon became a major cultural center during the High Middle Ages, which is why it continued to be extended up until the 12th century, when it ended up more or less as it looks today.

This Romanesque monastery is considered to be one of the most important monastic centres in medieval Catalonia, especially because of their repopulating efforts. There we must point out a magnificent cloister, and the church, which has an extraordinary portico that dates from the 12th century, with interesting sculpted relieves that depict biblical scenes.

In addition to the monastery of Santa María de Ripoll, the church of Sant Pere from the 12th century, with pre-Romanesque elements, presently houses the Ethnographic Museum. The town's main industry between the 16th and 18th centuries was the manufacture of nails and weaponry, and it got to be one of the most important gunsmith's centres in Europe.
Special Dinner.

Day 6-7

All day at leisure. At its wide beaches, enjoy the excellent Catalan coastal temperatures, as well as play a variety of water sports or simply relax on the shore with the beautiful sea view. You may also revisit the town and do your souvenir shopping.

Day 8

Breakfast. Depending on the time of depature, transfer to airport.

Airport pick up then transfer to hotel.

Airport transfer for departure.

- 7 nights / 8 days accommodation in 3 star hotel
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private transport as per itinerary
- All entrance fees, local taxes

- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Tips/gratuities
- Mass offerings
- Personal expense for shopping etc.
- Anything else not mentioned in the above itinerary