Abrics de l'Ermita Rock Art

Discover fascinating pre-historic cave paintings with this guided tour of the Abrics de l'Ermita and a visit to the interpretation centre.

Abrics de l'Ermita Rock Art

We'll meet at the time of your choice at the Pietat Chapel, located on the road between Tortosa and Ulldecona.

The tour will begin with a brief introduction to the spirituality behind the Levantine cave paintings in Catalonia. Topics include their representations and the origins of the dyes used. This will lead us to the Abrics de l'Ermita Rock Art Interpretation Centre, where we'll learn about human life from 7000 years ago.

After the centre visit, we'll walk to three of the nine preserved shelters around the chapel. Here, we will view an extraordinary set of cave paintings recognized as a World Heritage Site.

This rock art from the Neolithic period reflects the civilization's beliefs and rituals, often related to hunting. These gatherings occurred in natural terrains that provided shelter from the elements.

Two hours later, our guided tour will conclude with views of the region of El Montsiá and the Serra de Godall mountain range.