Ermita de Sant Jaume
A 15th-century hermitage, one of the four outlying hermitages that, together with the town, trace a cross across the land. With a single vaulted Gothic nave, it stands on the edge of Bocairent among pines and holm oaks, and is the starting point of several hiking trails into the Serra de Mariola.
Bocairent has four outlying hermitages that, together with the town, trace a cross across the land. The 15th-century Ermita de Sant Jaume is one of those arms. It stands on the edge of Bocairent, among pines and holm oaks, where the town begins to merge with the Serra de Mariola.
What to see
It is a plain hermitage, a single vaulted Gothic nave with no ornament beyond the stone and the landscape. What makes it interesting is its original role: these shrines marked the symbolic edges of the parish and served as stops on pilgrimages and long walks.
For walkers
Several hiking trails into the range set off from here, so many people use it as the start or end of the day rather than a destination in itself. If you are after things to do near València pairing a hermitage with the mountains, it goes well with the nearby Ermita de Santa Bàrbara.
Frequently asked questions
What period is the Ermita de Sant Jaume from?
It dates from the 15th century and is one of the four outer chapels that, together with the town, trace a cross over the territory.
What is the Ermita de Sant Jaume like?
It is a simple chapel with a single vaulted Gothic nave, set among pines and holm oaks on the outskirts of Bocairent.
Is it a good starting point for hiking?
Yes, several hiking routes into the Serra de Mariola set off from here, and visiting it is free.
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