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, exploring their significance and the origins of their dyes. We will visit the Abrics de l'Ermita Rock Art Interpretation Centre to learn about human life from 7000 years ago.

After the centre, we will walk to see three of the nine preserved shelters around the chapel. Inside these caves, we will observe an extraordinary set of cave paintings declared a World Heritage Site.

This rock art from the Neolithic period reflects the civilization's beliefs and myths, primarily related to hunting and rituals. These gatherings occurred in natural terrains that offered protection from the elements.

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