Step 4: Description of the Resources

After compiling the inventory and putting all resources into groups, the next step is to gather information about them. Spend some time thinking about what kind of information will be most useful to you and try to create a template that is best suited to your purposes. This template should at least include the following information:

In the following page you will find a model template for compiling information on local cultural tourism assets. It is filled in with information from the local attraction in Jaraba, a village in Northern Spain. At the end of this section you will find an empty one that you can use as it is or tailor it to your own needs.

When compiling the information it is very useful to establish a color code that classifies the resource into any of the seven categories mentioned above. This will help you to identify the resources more easily.

After you have created your template you need to fill it in with the information required. Books and brochures, tourism offices and the internet are good sources for preliminary information, but a serious inventory always requires a personal visit to the tourism resource. It is very important that you get a first-hand impression and approach to the assets you are inventorying, so you can get the most actual and updated information.

Updating your inventories is a task that must be accomplished at least once a year, especially at the beginning of the tourist season. Look for any changes in visiting hours, access and state of conservation, as this is the information most likely to be changed from year to year. But during the year you must also be alert to new information and discoveries that may involve the existing or new resources in your area.

(Name and alternative names):

SANTUARIO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE JARABA, Santuario de la Virgen de Jaraba, Ermita de la Virgen de Jaraba

Figure 5

Description and state of conservation:

XVIII Sanctuary devoted to Our Lady of Jaraba, the patron saint of the village. It is built over a much older shrine and worshipping place located within a cave inside the building. It contains a remarkable Renaissance period altarpiece. Still used today for religious festivities, especially during the celebrations for Our Lady of Jaraba (August 15^th). Villagers from the surrounding villages come on a one day pilgrimage during the month of May.

The Sanctuary is located in an outstanding natural environment, the river Mesa Ravine, a protected natural area with interesting flora and fauna.

The Sanctuary stands in the place where Our Lady of Jaraba was supposed to reveal herself to some shepherds during the Arabic conquest.

The natural cave within the building contains some stone that issues mineral oil, an oil that was traditionally used to fill in the lamps that shone before the image of Our Lady.

The statue of Our Lady is 30 cm long and of brown/dark color, like many other Marian images preserved from the Gothic period (Our Lady of Montserrat, Our Lady of Pilar).

The Sanctuary is in a state of repair although there is no danger for visitors. Some restoration works are being done at present by the municipality.

Location and access: km 03. Road Jaraba – Calmarza. Easy access by car or by foot form the village. Vehicles can be parked by the road.

Historical period: XVIII. C.

Visiting hours and conditions: it only opens for religious festivities and celebrations, but visits can be agreed upon with the municipality.

Number of visitors: up to 30

Owner/manager contact details: municipality of Jaraba, Elena Navales, elenanavales@jaraba.com, +34 976 XXX994

(Name and alternative names): SANTUARIO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE JARABA, Santuario de la Virgen de Jaraba, Ermita de la Virgen de Jaraba
Figure 5	Description and state of conservation: XVIII Sanctuary devoted to Our Lady of Jaraba, the patron saint of the village. It is built over a much older shrine and worshipping place located within a cave inside the building. It contains a remarkable Renaissance period altarpiece. Still used today for religious festivities, especially during the celebrations for Our Lady of Jaraba (August 15^th). Villagers from the surrounding villages come on a one day pilgrimage during the month of May. The Sanctuary is located in an outstanding natural environment, the river Mesa Ravine, a protected natural area with interesting flora and fauna. The Sanctuary stands in the place where Our Lady of Jaraba was supposed to reveal herself to some shepherds during the Arabic conquest. The natural cave within the building contains some stone that issues mineral oil, an oil that was traditionally used to fill in the lamps that shone before the image of Our Lady. The statue of Our Lady is 30 cm long and of brown/dark color, like many other Marian images preserved from the Gothic period (Our Lady of Montserrat, Our Lady of Pilar). The Sanctuary is in a state of repair although there is no danger for visitors. Some restoration works are being done at present by the municipality.
Location and access: km 03. Road Jaraba – Calmarza. Easy access by car or by foot form the village. Vehicles can be parked by the road.
Historical period: XVIII. C.
Visiting hours and conditions: it only opens for religious festivities and celebrations, but visits can be agreed upon with the municipality.
Number of visitors: up to 30
Owner/manager contact details: municipality of Jaraba, Elena Navales, elenanavales@jaraba.com, +34 976 XXX994