Santa Cristina di Garabandal is a small village located in the northern region of Spain, specifically in the Cantabria province. It gained international attention in the 1960s due to reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to four young girls. These events sparked interest among pilgrims and visitors, leading to a significant increase in tourism. The apparitions, which occurred between 1961 and 1965, included messages about prayer, penance, and the importance of faith. The site has since become a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics, who seek spiritual renewal and connection to the events that took place there.