Historic Religious Sites of Alicante

Alicante’s religious landscape spans centuries, featuring architectural styles from Valencian Gothic to Baroque. This selection includes the 14th-century Basilica of Santa María, built over a mosque, and the Herrerian-style San Nicolás Co-cathedral. Beyond the city center, the collection highlights the Monasterio de la Santísima Faz, home to a revered relic, and various neighborhood chapels like the Ermita de Santa Cruz, which serves as a focal point for Holy Week processions in the old quarter.

Santa María Church, Alicante

This is the oldest active church in Alicante, built on the site of a former mosque.

San Nicolás de Bari Procathedral

San Nicolás de Bari is one of the most important churches in Alicante, located in the historical district of the city.

Ermita de Santa Cruz

Situated on the slopes of Mount Benacantil, this 18th-century chapel is the starting point for major Holy Week processions and offers views over the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood.

Monasterio de la Santísima Faz

This monastery houses the Santa Faz, a relic believed to be the cloth used to wipe Jesus's face. It is the destination of an annual pilgrimage held every spring.

Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Located on Tabarca Island, this 18th-century church was built to serve the local fishing community and formed part of the island's defensive architectural complex.

parroquia de Santiago

Parish church serving the Vistahermosa district of Alicante.

Ermita del Moralet

A small rural chapel located in the El Moralet district, serving as a center for local community festivities and traditional religious life.

Ermita de San Jaime

Small rural chapel located in the Fontcalent area.

Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad

Contemporary parish church located in the northern residential districts of the city.

Ermita de Montnegre

Rural chapel located in the remote Montnegre district, near the Tibi dam.