Hermitage of the Port

During the most of the tour of the village of Mijas, we could see the little chapel belfry, it was high on a hill. So when we were leaving Mijas, and taking advantage of it being right next to a gas station, we stopped to see it up close , and although it is now being restored, we could take some pictures and learn of its curious history. La Ermita del Puerto, was built in 1875 more or less, they say it was funded by a quite old lady, who promised that if God gave her a son, she would raise a chapel there. The request was successful and she thus fulfilled her promise by funding the construction