The Cultural Association 'The Way of the Holy Grail' is organizing a cultural cycle that will tour seven municipalities in the province of Teruel, Spain, from September 11 to 19, 2026. The initiative, subsidized by the Government of Aragon under Order ECD/500/2026 and supported by the participating municipalities, aims to bring the historical and cultural heritage of each locality into dialogue with the route of The Way of the Holy Grail.
The cycle will feature conferences in Báguena, San Martín del Río, Fuentes Claras, Caminreal, San Agustín, Albentosa, and La Puebla de Valverde. Under the common theme "The Way of the Holy Grail and its passage through [municipality]," the sessions will be led by Joaquín Poquet of ArtCare Consulting. They will explore each town's historical and monumental heritage—such as churches, castles, hermitages, bridges, or archaeological sites—within the broader territorial context of the route. A key focus is distinguishing between historically documented heritage and cultural interpretations linked to the itinerary, avoiding unfounded historical attributions.
The program begins on Friday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. in Báguena. On Saturday, September 12, three sessions will take place: San Martín del Río at 10:00 a.m., Fuentes Claras at 1:00 p.m., and Caminreal at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 13, the cycle continues in San Agustín at 1:00 p.m. and Albentosa at 5:00 p.m. The final conference will be on Saturday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m. in La Puebla de Valverde.
This initiative matters because it highlights the role of Aragon in the historical narrative of The Way of the Holy Grail. The tradition linked to the Holy Chalice, currently kept in the Cathedral of Valencia, places a fundamental part of its history in Aragonese territory, particularly in Huesca and the Pyrenees, before its arrival in Valencia, where documentary evidence of its deposit dates back to 1437. By organizing these conferences, the association not only disseminates the route but also valorizes the cultural heritage of small towns, reinforcing knowledge of local resources and fostering territorial structuring.
Since its establishment in 2002, the Cultural Association 'The Way of the Holy Grail' has worked to create, consolidate, and promote a land route connecting the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña with the Cathedral of Valencia, crossing numerous Aragonese municipalities. The association also manages the official pilgrimage credential of The Way of the Holy Grail, now in its fourth edition, with over 31,000 accumulated units produced. The current cycle is part of the Cultural Network in Aragon and reflects a commitment to linking research, dissemination, heritage, territory, and local participation.
Furthermore, the project has an international dimension. The International Association Cultural Route The Way of the Holy Grail in Europe is working toward presenting the route as a candidate for Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. This broader perspective situates the municipalities within a larger cultural narrative, where local heritage is an essential piece. By starting with local engagement, the cycle aims to build a foundation for this European recognition.
For more information about the association and its activities, visit 24/7 Valencia.
