Chandavila is not yet one of the great Marian shrines of Europe, but it has something that pilgrims immediately recognize:real presence, deep peace, and an inner call that touches the soul. Although it is located in a silent region,more and more people from all over Spain and Portugal come here:
In search of a more vivid faith
To do penance and be reconciled with God
To place your pain at the feet of the Virgin
To give thanks for miracles, silences, or answers
In the context of Estremadura, land of missionary saints, of virgins venerated in the countryside, of monks and martyrs,Chandavila becomes a living presence of God’s love for his simple peopleA place that, like others in the world, has been touched by the supernatural to remind us that God continues to pass among us.
It’s part of that Inland and deep Spain who still knows how to pray, who still keeps silent, and who still believes thatMary continues speaking to open hearts.
ChandavilaIt is just a few minutes from the town ofThe Elbow Rest, very close to the border with Portugal. It is easily accessible by road fromBadajoz, Alburquerque or Valencia de AlcántaraThe Sanctuary is well signposted and open to pilgrims every day of the year.
