Ermita de Santa Bárbara
A small 18th-century hermitage crowning the Santa Bárbara hill, one of the two hills inside the town centre, dedicated to the patron saint of farmers. It is a square building of about 25 m² surrounded by pines and cypresses, and once marked the end of a now-vanished Calvary. Each May the surrounding fields were blessed here to protect them from storms, lightning and fire, and its main draw is the excellent panoramic view over El Puig's coastal strip and surroundings.
Just 25 square metres of square floor plan are enough for the Ermita de Santa Bárbara to crown one of the two hills inside the town centre of El Puig. It is an 18th-century building ringed by pines and cypresses, dedicated to the patron saint of farmers.
A little history
The hermitage marked the end of a Calvary that has since vanished, and for generations it hosted a very local rite: each May the surrounding fields were blessed from here to guard them against storms, lightning and fire, the farmer's three great enemies. The name of Santa Bárbara, tied to thunderstorms, suits the custom well.
The views
What really earns the climb is the panorama. From the top you take in El Puig's whole coastal strip, the huerta and the sea, a quiet viewpoint that few visitors find. If you like spots like this, it pairs with the nearby Ermita de Sant Jordi or the castle hill.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Santa Bárbara Chapel?
It crowns the hill of Santa Bárbara, one of the two hills in the town centre of El Puig, surrounded by pines and cypresses. It is a square 18th-century building of about 25 m².
Why is it worth climbing up?
Its main appeal is the excellent panoramic views: from the top you can take in the entire coastal strip of El Puig, the huerta and the surroundings.
What tradition is linked to this chapel?
It is dedicated to the patron saint of farmers, and every May the fields were blessed from here to protect them from storms, lightning and fire. The visit is free.
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