The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a beautiful Baroque chapel located in Colmenar, Málaga. It was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and has been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Cultural Interest) since 1996.
The chapel is located on a hill, which offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. Inside, the chapel has a single nave with a chancel and a chapel, richly decorated with Baroque elements. The façade has a large semicircular arch and a slender bell tower with three arches.

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November 15, 2025

The Hermitage of Our Lady of Candelaria in Colmenar sits atop a hill overlooking the town and is one of the most important buildings in the Axarquía region. This Baroque chapel was built in the 17th century, its richly decorated chancel dating from 1719. The church consists of a single, rectangular nave with a hemispherical vault over the chancel. The façade, with its round-arched portal, Tuscan pilasters, and a bell gable with three openings, gives the small pilgrimage church its distinctive appearance. Legend has it that it was built in gratitude for the miraculous rescue of sailors who were dedicated to Our Lady of Candelaria. Today, the chapel is considered the spiritual heart of Colmenar and, from its elevated position, offers magnificent views of the surrounding Sierra de Tejeda landscape.

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