Robert HardingThe Romería (pilgrimage) de Rocío is Spain’s largest and most spectacular pilgrimage. Thousands of pilgrims walk through the countryside to the village of El Rocío in Almonte, Andalusia, during Pentecost. There they pay tribute to the Virgin of El Rocío, whose effigy is carried around the town as crowds of passionate followers fight for the privilege of carrying it.
During Pentecost some pilgrims do a three day journey on horseback through Doñana National Park to El Rocío, Huelva province, Andalusia (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Carrying the Virgin during the procession to El Rocio, Almonte, Huelva province, Andalucia (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
A couple on horseback at the pilgrimage, Almonte, Huelva province, Andalucia (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Romería to El Rocío, Quema River, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Pilgrims walking along sandy road, Andalusia (LOOK/Robert Harding)
Pilgrims in Doñana Palace, Romeria del Rocio, on their way to El Rocio, Almonte (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Pilgrims in El Cerro del Trigo, Almonte, Huelva province, Andalucia (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Ecstatic Pilgrims in the crowd, El Rocío, Andalusia, Spain (LOOK/Robert Harding)
Pilgrims clapping hands and saluting on the Raya Real, Andalusia (LOOK/Robert Harding)
Votive candles in the chapel of the Ermita del Rocío, El Rocío, Almonte (age fotostock/Robert Harding)
See more photos of the Romería de Rocío here