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Ermita de Sant Sebastià de Puigpedrós

Located six kilometres from Llinars, at 406 metres above sea level, the hermitage offers breathtaking views of the coastal and pre-coastal areas. According to certain sources, the hermitage first appeared in written records in the 17th century, yet for many years, only its ruins remained. In 2016, a group of volunteers set about reconstructing it, and in 2017, the pilgrimage organised in honour of Saint Sebastian was once again held.

The hermitage, reconstructed as faithfully as possible to the original structure, is ten metres long and five meters wide at the base. Its distinguishing characteristics include its wall bell tower or bell gable and voussoir doorway. It has two granite windows, buttresses on either side, a voussoir arch behind the altar and a wealth of corner ashlars.

Reconstruction of the hermitage began in 2016 thanks to the hard work and effort of a group of volunteers, with the help of several companies and anonymous donations.

The owners of the land granted the Neighbourhood Association of Sant Esteve del Coll and the Forest Defence Group (ADF) of Llinars right of passage and the right to use the hermitage.

Historically, the local inhabitants would organise a pilgrimage to the hermitage in honour of Saint Sebastian, said to protect people against the plague. According to popular belief, the stones of Saint Sebastian, found in the area, brought good luck and warded off epidemics. The pilgrimage was resumed in 2017, and now takes places every January.