The Hermitage of San Sebastián was built in 1679 thansk to donations from the Paduleños, as a token of gratitude to their patron for having freed them from the plague that devastated the Lecrin Valley region.
Its architectural style is a mixture of Mudejar and Baroque styles. Its structure is simple and it has a rectangular plan. In this hermitage there is the image of San Sebastian and one of the Virgen de las Angustias, both patron saints of this town.
Every January 19 and 20, the population of Padul celebrates the day of San Sebastian. During the afternoon of January 19, the Paduleños go to the surrounding hills and mountains to collect firewood for later making bonfires in various points and streets.
On the night of January 19, the sculpture of San Sebastián, together with the Virgen de los Remedios, is transported from the Hermitage to the Church of Santa María la Mayor. At the exit of the door of the Hermitage, inhabitants and visitors sing, in unison, the solemn hymn of San Sebastián.
On the morning of January 20, this time leaving from the Church, the Saint walks through Padul, next to the fires and amid explosions of shotguns and rockets.
Next to the Hermitage, there was a convent that currently functions as a classroom for the preparation of Christian teachings such as catechism and other meetings.
