Ermita de Santa Lucía
Hermitage from the 15th century, a simple rural chapel with later reforms and a starting point for walks in the Denia hinterland.
In the Denia hinterland, the Santa Lucía hermitage dates from the 15th century. It is a simple rural chapel, reformed in later periods, that serves as a starting point for walks in the countryside around Denia.
History
Country hermitages like this one marked the rural parishes and rest stops of the old municipal territory. Santa Lucía kept its plain single-nave form through the reforms.
What to see
The plain 15th-century chapel outside and the rural paths that leave from it into the terraced Denia hinterland. For town sights, head back to the castle and the Asunción church.
Tips for your visit
- The chapel opens on limited occasions; the visit is mostly exterior.
- Use it as the start of a countryside walk in the Denia hinterland.
Frequently asked questions
How old is the Santa Lucía hermitage?
A 15th-century rural hermitage, a simple chapel with later reforms.
Can you go inside?
Mostly from outside; it opens on limited occasions.
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