A spiritual refuge with rural charm

In the midlands of Tacoronte, the Ermita de la Caridad is a simple but valuable example of traditional Canarian religious architecture. Its exact origin is uncertain, although it is estimated that it was built in the second half of the 17th century. This is attested by a chalice dated 1704 and documentary references to the hermitage as early as 1738.

The building, oriented from east to west, has a single rectangular nave, 15 meters long and 7 meters wide. Its interior is covered by an elegant wooden apeinazada roof, supported by decorative suspenders with crosses and arrow-shaped motifs, which reinforce the side walls and provide a handcrafted and symbolic touch.

The façade features a small stone bell tower, added in 1880, with two fronts and an upper cornice that crowns this modest building, but full of history.

The sacristy, located to the left of the main chapel, completes this space of recollection that, in spite of its sobriety, preserves the devotional spirit with which it was built more than three centuries ago.

An ideal place for those who enjoy discovering the hidden treasures of Canarian religious architecture, far from the hustle and bustle and close to authenticity.