The jagged Montserrat Mountain in Catalonia is seen from great
distances due to its majestic height of 4,055 feet (1,236 m).
Formed of pink conglomerate sedimentary rock, Montserrat or
“serrated mountain” attracts a million visitors annually.
Looking out from the peak, Turo de San Jeronimo, guests have a
picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea, the Great Pyrenees
Mountains and the landscape below. The location is a favourite
among rock climbing enthusiasts due to its many towers and
pinnacles and over 1000 routes have been mapped in climbing
guides. However, sport is not what draws the majority of people
to this destination. A Benedictine Abbey is located on one of
the mountain’s ledges and is the home of Santa Marie de
Montserrat, the black Madonna and child. Legend states shepherds
saw strange lights and heard singing coming from the mountain.
The local priest was also witness to these events and brought
the bishop. In this cave on the mountain side they found the
wooden statue. Catalans to this day belie