How much does it cost to go to Lourdes Grotto?

Lourdes Grotto is free to visit and is located in Seroe Preto, south of Oranjestad. It's a 20-minute drive from Oranjestad along Route 1, and a 15-minute drive from Baby Beach at the tip of the island. The grotto is located along the side of the road so make sure to park safely if you want to stop to visit.



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Alone or with friends and family, pilgrims come here to rest and recuperate, be comforted and regain courage.

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There is so much for you to see and do. Begin the afternoon in the city center and grab some local cuisine for lunch at one of the many restaurants, relax and take in the ambiance! Afterward, hop on the Petit Train Touristique (Little Train of Lourdes) to see some of the city`s highlights.

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With 6 million pilgrims visiting Lourdes each year, there is no doubt that it is a place of enormous attraction for those seeking enlightenment through the footsteps of St. Bernadette. The itinerary can be either 3, 4, 5 or 7 nights.

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The best time to visit Lourdes runs from June to September, since it is the warmest and driest period of the year. May and October, though rainier, may be fine too, although it can sometimes get cold, especially in the first half of May and in the second half of October.

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The Sanctuary of Lourdes is open from 6am to midnight.

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It is this very water that fills the Baths or Piscines in which pilgrims bathe on pilgrimage. This water is also available at taps throughout the Sanctuary for pilgrims to drink, wash, and bottle at will, above which it reads: “Wash your face and ask God to purify your heart.”

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However, as of late December 2022, the baths remain closed for actual immersion, but they have developed an alternative plan.

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Do you have to be Catholic to attend Our Lady of Lourdes? No.

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A nice day at the lake A lovely day trip to the lake. Great for swimming and other water sports like paddleboarding, canoeing. Nice walk from the centre of Lourdes.

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Ever since, Lourdes water has been supplied to the Sanctuary's taps. It's free of charge and easy to access, and many pilgrims are keen to bring some back home. Its miraculous nature is down to faith. This is not holy water as it's sometimes called: the water from the Spring can only be blessed by a priest.

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Lourdes is a pedestrian-friendly city with several pedestrian only streets and it is very easy to get around the town centre.

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