Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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Church FREE

Plaza de Oriente, barrio de La Punta, Torrevieja

Affectionately known as the "Cathedral of the Sea", this parish began as a humble fishermen's chapel whose first stone was laid in 1921 in the seafaring La Punta district. The current building, consecrated in 2009, recalls its coastal roots with striking wooden roof beams shaped like ship keels arching over the nave. Its maritime-themed altarpiece and religious artworks make it one of the most distinctive churches in town.

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Affectionately known as the "Cathedral of the Sea", the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus stands in the fishing district of La Punta, in Torrevieja. More than a place of worship, it is a tribute to the seafaring life that shaped the town, and one of the most characterful corners of the whole coast.

History

Its origins go back to a humble seafarers' chapel whose first stone was laid in 1921, in the heart of the La Punta district. The building we see today was consecrated in 2009, keeping the coastal spirit of that first fishermen's shrine and becoming a new symbol of the neighbourhood.

What to see

The temple's greatest treasure is right above visitors' heads: spectacular wooden beams shaped like a ship's keel that cover the nave, as if you were stepping inside the hull of a boat. The interior is completed by a marine-themed altar and various works of religious art that reinforce that bond with the sea.

Tips for your visit

Respect the times of worship; it is best to visit outside Mass.
Combine your visit with a stroll through the La Punta district and the fishing harbour.
Keep the quiet and composure befitting a place of prayer.
Discover other places in the area worth seeing.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge to enter the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

No, entry is free. It stands in the fishing district of La Punta, on the Plaza de Oriente in Torrevieja.

Why is it called the "Cathedral of the Sea"?

For its seafaring origins and striking nave: it's roofed with spectacular wooden beams shaped like a ship's keel, a tribute to the fishing life of the La Punta neighbourhood.

What can you see inside?

The highlights are the keel-shaped wooden beams over the nave, the sea-themed altar and various works of religious art; the current building was consecrated in 2009, on the site of a fishermen's chapel founded in 1921.

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