Ermita de Santa Bàrbara
A small hermitage set high in the Serra de Mariola above Bocairent, amid pine woods and farmland. It is a classic landmark on the area's mountain routes, often linked with the Alt de Sant Jaume and the Cova de la Sarsa. A quiet spot with fine panoramas of the range.
People climb to the Ermita de Santa Bàrbara as much for the chapel as for the view from it: a small hermitage high above Bocairent, ringed by pine woods and farmland, with the Serra de Mariola spread out ahead.
The setting
It is a regular landmark on the area's mountain routes, modest in itself but well placed. Many itineraries link it with the Alt de Sant Jaume and the Cova de la Sarsa, the Neolithic site whose finds are displayed in the archaeological museum.
The climb is short but steep, and it pays off: from the top you see the town wedged onto its rock and, beyond it, the line of the range. It is a good place to grasp the lay of Bocairent before or after you drop down into the old quarter.
- It is a quiet spot with fine panoramas, ideal for a pause halfway through a walk.
- Pair it with the Ermita de Sant Jaume for a rounder loop around the edge of the town.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Ermita de Santa Bàrbara?
It is a small hilltop chapel above Bocairent, in the heart of the Serra de Mariola, surrounded by pine woods and farmland.
Which routes is the chapel usually linked with?
It is a classic landmark on the area's mountain routes, often combined with the Alt de Sant Jaume and the Cova de la Sarsa.
Is the climb worth it?
Yes: the climb is short but steep, and from the top you see the village wedged on the rock and the line of the range; access is free.
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