Ermita de Sant Domènec
The Hermitage of Sant Domènec, also known as the Hermitage of Santo Domingo, is an iconic religious building located in Xaló. Built between 1691 and 1697, it was inaugurated on February 2, 1699.
The hermitage features Valencian-style architecture with Baroque influences. It is a freestanding structure with high walls, plastered and painted, covered by a gabled roof. Its main façade highlights a lower-height atrium with a central ogival arch entrance and windows on each side of the same style, all of them barred. The triangular pediment is crowned by a neoclassical bell gable topped by a radiant cross with a bell bearing the inscription: "Paid for by the people. Xaló Year 1941".
Inside, the rectangular nave is divided into three sections by arches springing from pilasters and is covered by a barrel vault. On both sides, there are openings under semi-circular arches that, like chapels, house various religious images. In the presbytery, above the altar, there is a golden-toned Baroque altarpiece framing the image of Saint Dominic of Guzmán.
Throughout its history, the hermitage has served both as a chapel and a school. It has gone through periods of splendor and abandonment, requiring several restorations, notably those carried out in 1884 and 1971.
The Hermitage of Sant Domènec is also the main stage for the festivities in honor of the patron saint of Xaló, celebrated in early August. During these festivities, solemn masses, processions, and various cultural events take place, reinforcing the identity and tradition of the municipality.
Located next to the Ethnological Museum of Xaló and close to the Gorgos River, the hermitage is integrated into an environment that combines historical heritage and natural beauty, making it a point of interest for visitors and faithful who wish to learn more about the history and culture of the region.
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