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Hermitage of Santa María Magdalena


Moncofa

Symbol of what was once the maritime village of Grao, is situated facing east to 400 meters from the beach, its construction according to documentary data was held in commemoration and thanksgiving upon arrival by sea of the image of Santa María Magdalena, he makes your party with over 500 years of tradition 23 July with the famous "desembarcament of Patrona"The chapel was built on the ruins of an ancient Arab rápita, famous because in 1608 near her peace between Christians and Saracens was signed, giving way to the reconquest point. Some testimonies assure us that from the facade hung a lantern that served as a guide for fishermen who were at sea. 


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