Montserrat, Spain Pilgrimage
Friday 13 - Wednesday 18 June 2025
with Iona Jones and Toni Moleti
Journey on this pilgrimage to one of the most sacred places in Catalonia…
To the home of the Black Madonna and the Great Goddess
Montserrat is known as the ‘sacred mountain’ - a magical otherworldly place located in the heart of Catalonia, Spain. It is a sacred site steeped in mysticism and has drawn millions of pilgrims for centuries.
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The mountain is ancient and was formed around 25 million years ago. The name meaning ‘jagged or serrated mountain’ because of the sharp looking peaks of the mountains. It is energetically strong and has been place of worship since the Neolithic times, where it was said that Iberians used to worship nature deities. In Roman times they built a temple dedicated to the Goddess Venus, and today it is home to the magnificent Black Madonna.
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According to legend, the Black Madonna or La Moreneta - as she is known in Catalonia - appeared in the cave of Santa Cova in 880CE. It is said that shepherds saw a great light fall upon the mountain, accompanied by a beautiful song that sung out across the land. A week later the vision came again and continued for several weeks on the same day. More people were drawn to the site and were guided to a cave where they found a statue of the Black Madonna. The local Bishop at the time believed it to be a divine sign and decided that she must be worshipped at Montserrat.
​Who is the Black Madonna?
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The powerful Black Madonna is found in many places across Europe – Spain, Sicily, Switzerland, France, Poland and Turkey. More than 500 images are found in cathedrals, churches, monasteries, crypts and other sacred places. To many she represents the Virgin Mary, but it is believed that her roots go back to a much older ancient Goddess. There are many different aspects to her. Some say she is a Dark Goddess and has similar energies to the Indian Goddess, Kali. Others believe she is a Cosmic Mother, Earth Goddess of Mother of Compassion.
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During this pilgrimage we will be connecting deeply to the energies of the Black Madonna, and to the Great Mother Goddess. We will be exploring magical places, walking the ancient land, meditating, doing ceremony and opening ourselves up to receive divine wisdom and inspiration.
Information
Cost - £1,095
(Deposit £200)
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Our pilgrimage will start in Barcelona – a colourful and vibrant city, rich in history, culture and architecture. The first evening we will meet and connect as a group. We will spend the next day exploring some of Gaudi’s most breath-taking work, including the amazing Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and more! Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Catalan architect and designer, known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism.
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The following day we will travel to Montserrat and have the next three nights there. During this time will be visit all of the sites, including the Basilica of Santa Maria of Montserrat, La Moreneta, Santa Cova and the Chapel of St Michael. We will also go on beautiful hikes up to the top mountain. There are memorising views all around and we will have space to connect more deeply to this ancient land.
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Included
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Five nights bed and breakfast in twin rooms
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Transport
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Entrance fees into sites​
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Not included
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Flights
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Transfers from/to the airport
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Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
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Travel Insurance
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Iona Jones
Toni Moleti
Iona is a Priestess of Avalon and loves to take people to ancient Goddess sites where they can connect to the energies of the Great Mother. She also offers Ceremonies, Sacred Weddings and is a Soul Healer and Reader.
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Iona lives in Glastonbury and has been visiting sacred sites since she was a child, where many weekends and holidays were spent exploring the neolithic sites of England, Wales and France. Throughout her life this connection to sacred places have been a big part of her soul's journey.
This year she has visited Montserrat several times and loves the energy and presence of the the ancient rocks and the Black Madonna. She is looking forward to showing people this incredible sacred site.
Toni is a Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation teacher and brings to this journey a wealth of experience and passion for personal and spiritual growth. He is also a practitioner of Reiki, Emotional Integration, Maya Calendar Wisdom, Numerology, and Mindfulness
Toni was born and raised in Barcelona. Montserrat - the mystical mountain - has been a guiding presence throughout his life. From ceremonies to meditative hikes, its energy continues to inspire and uplift him. He loves to connect deeply with Montserrat’s sacred essence and to the energies of the Black Madonna.
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Toni is a proud Catalonian and is looking forward to show people his magical homeland.