Ermita del Miracle dels Peixets
A small neo-Gothic hermitage beside the mouth of the Carraixet ravine, facing the Mediterranean, built to commemorate the Miracle of the Fishes of 1348. It's the most photographed monument in town, thanks to its slender silhouette and seaside setting. Entry is free.
Right where the Carraixet ravine meets the Mediterranean stands the Ermita del Miracle dels Peixets, a small neo-Gothic chapel that has become the most recognisable image of Alboraya. Its slender silhouette against the sea and sand makes it the most photographed monument in town. Admission is free.
History and meaning
The chapel commemorates the Miracle of the Fish of 1348, a tradition rooted in the town and tied to Alboraya's long-standing Eucharistic devotion. The present neo-Gothic building keeps that popular memory alive, set into the landscape right beside the sea where the legend takes place.
What to see
The appeal of this spot is its seaside setting: the chapel against the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the ravine, and the nearby market gardens. It's a short visit that pairs well with a walk along the "chufa coast".
- Come at sunset, when the low light along the shore picks out its profile.
- Combine it with a walk around Port Saplaya, just nearby.
- It's usually seen from the outside; if the doors are open, please respect service times.
- Wear comfortable shoes: access crosses the beach and ravine area.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter the Ermita del Miracle dels Peixets?
Nothing: admission is free.
Where is the Ermita del Miracle dels Peixets?
It stands by the sea, where the Carraixet ravine meets the Mediterranean, in Alboraya.
What makes this chapel special?
It is a small Neo-Gothic chapel commemorating the Miracle of the Fish of 1348; its slender silhouette against the sea makes it the most photographed monument in the town.
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