Pilgrimage of El Cristo de la Salud, Albufera de Valencia, Spain

Cristo del Palmar, Albuferra de Valencia, M.J. Vinals

The water-borne pilgrimage of El Cristo de la Salud, also known as El Cristo de la El Palmar, only began in 1974, when it was introduced by the local church, but it has become very popular in the surrounding towns, as well. The pilgrimage takes place in the La Albufera coastal lagoon, in the district of El Palmar in Valencia, and blesses the waters to ensure good catches all year around. On the 4^th of August, the crucifix is taken from the local church and ferried across the lake in an impressive procession of flower-covered boats before being returned to the chapel. The festival climaxes with fireworks on the water’s edge and celebrations in the streets.

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