The Benidorm Pilgrims Group commemorates next weekend the 25th anniversary of the opening of the branch from the Marina Baixa towards the Camino del Sureste or La Lana to reach Santiago with a complete program of activities, which have been presented by the councilor for Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Benidorm City Council, Ana Pellicer, and Fernando Escudero, one of the components of this group of friends of the Camino de Santiago.
The program will begin on Saturday, March 8, at 10 in the morning, with a mass in the church of Sant Jaume and Santa Anna, after which there will be an exterior visit to the Parc de la Séquia Mare Youth Hostel and the 'Menjars de la Terra' exhibition at the Espai d'Art La Casilla.
Also on Saturday, at 6:30 p.m., in the Assembly Hall of the Benidorm City Council, the conference 'The Road from Benidorm to Santiago' will take place. 25 years of a 21st century path', which will remember the time that has passed since the opening of the branch between Benidorm and Villena with which the city became part of this historic pilgrimage. The day also includes lunch and dinner with the participants.
On Sunday, March 9, starting at 9 a.m., a walk will take place that will start from the church of Sant Jaume and Santa Anna and reach Tossal de La Cala, where participants will take a guided tour of the Roman site. The total route will cover a distance of 8 kilometers, round trip. Finally, the activities will end with a fellowship meal.
The councilor for Historical Heritage has highlighted that “without a doubt, it is going to be a memorable weekend for pilgrims and lovers of the Camino de Santiago from our city and other towns in our surroundings”, who have been invited to participate in the scheduled activities. Likewise, he congratulated the Benidorm Pilgrim Group for this initiative and hoped “that they continue adding many years, many kilometers and many more Caminos.”
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