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Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar
CultureVisit: ~30 minFreeOpening hours: Lu–Sá 19:30
The Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar is a small chapel on top of the hill at Cala de Poniente, within the Mont Benidorm development, from where visitors can enjoy sweeping views of Poniente Beach, Levante Beach, the Marina Baixa area and the silhouette of Puig Campana. Inside the hermitage is an image of the Virgen del Mar with the Christ Child, traditionally venerated as the protector of sailors. Access can be on foot, via a sloping path or steps up from the beach, or by car, and many visitors say the walk and the surroundings are part of the experience.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar: 4 missions
- Take in the image of the Virgen del Mar holding the ChildGo up to the small image in the hermitage, which always has flowers by it.
- Wait for sunset over the bay from the hermitageStay up there until the low light spreads across the whole bay.
- Look out over the Mediterranean from the viewpoint by the hermitageTake in the Poniente and Levante beaches and Benidorm's skyline from up high.
- Walk up the stairs at the end of the beachMake the uphill climb from Poniente beach to the hermitage.
Near Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar
Tossal de la Cala122 m awayCala de Finestrat480 m awayParish Church of St John the Baptist659 m awayPlatja de Ponent777 m awayIntempo1.5 km awayPoniente Promenade1.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar?
Visiting Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar is free.
What are the opening hours of Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar?
Lu–Sá 19:30.
How much time do you need for Hermitage of the Virgen del Mar?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
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