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The Hermitage of the Virgen de la Peña dates back to 1520. Built by Mercedarian monks, the inside of the hermitage is decorated with the image of the patron saint that gave this place its name. Legends tell that the Virgen de la Peña appeared right on this spot, in front of two shepherds which is why the heritage was built here and not elsewhere. Just a short stroll from there you will find a large garden complex with several viewpoints over the coast and the Mijas Valley. This is the area of La Muralla which used to be a large wall as part of the defence of the town.