# Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda, Spain: what it is and when to go > Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda is a Modernista-style church (1918-46) in Alacant Province, Valencian Land, Spain, by engineer & architect Josep Sala Sala (Novelda 1893-?). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/santuario-de-la-magdalena/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Modernista-style church (1918-46) in Alacant Province, Valencian Land, Spain, by engineer & architect Josep Sala Sala (Novelda 1893-?) · Temples - **Where:** Spain - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** ALC Alicante, 25 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 10:00-14:00; Mo-Su 17:00-20:00 - **Coordinates:** 38.40819, -0.79218 ## What it is and where Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda is a Modernista-style church (1918-46) in Alacant Province, Valencian Land, Spain, by engineer & architect Josep Sala Sala (Novelda 1893-?). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Novelda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/novelda/), where this site lists 33 more places to see, 3.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 38.40819, -0.79218; the nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, Alicante), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.40819%2C-0.792177) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.40819%2C-0.792177) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 36 | | February | Possible | 10 h 34 | | March | Best time | 11 h 42 | | April | Best time | 13 h | | May | Best time | 14 h 05 | | June | Best time | 14 h 40 | | July | Possible | 14 h 26 | | August | Possible | 13 h 30 | | September | Best time | 12 h 14 | | October | Best time | 10 h 58 | | November | Possible | 9 h 52 | | December | Possible | 9 h 20 | In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Spain To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Spain checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Mola Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mola-castle/): Cultural property in Novelda, Spain · 64 m - [Casa-Museu Modernista de Novelda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/casa-museo-modernista/): Museum in Novelda (Alicante), Spain · 3.3 km - [Primitivo Quiles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/primitivo-quiles/): Winery · 4.6 km - [Ermita de Santa Bárbara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-santa-barbara/): Cultural property in Monòver, Spain · 5.4 km - [Basilica of Our Lady of Help, Aspe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/basilica-nuestra-senora-del-socorro/): Church building in Aspe, Spain · 7.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/). ## More in Spain: Temples - [Sagrada Família](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/basilica-de-la-sagrada-familia/): basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain - [Alhambra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alhambra/): palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain - [El Escorial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/real-monasterio-de-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial/): monastery and historical residence of the King of Spain - [Santiago de Compostela Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/catedral-de-santiago-de-compostela/): Roman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain - [Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mezquita-catedral-de-cordoba/): cathedral (former mosque) in Cordoba, Spain - [Seville Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/catedral-de-sevilla/): Catholic Cathedral in Seville (Formerly a Mosque), Spain Every Spain place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda? It is a Modernista-style church (1918-46) in Alacant Province, Valencian Land, Spain, by engineer & architect Josep Sala Sala (Novelda 1893-?). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda? March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. ### How do you get to Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda? The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 25 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.40819%2C-0.792177) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Mola Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mola-castle/), [Casa-Museu Modernista de Novelda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/casa-museo-modernista/), [Primitivo Quiles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/primitivo-quiles/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/67563821), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3949600), CC0. More about Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda on [Wikipedia](https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuari_de_Santa_Maria_Magdalena). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).