Marcus' Model Railway Journey

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I used the zoom on my camera to get this satisfying shot of the Benidorm Cross.

The views from the cross (La Cruz,) are spectacular both day and night, it is well worth a visit just to see the stunning scenery across Benidorm and the surrounding area.

Benidorm´s famous cross is situated at the top of the Sierra Gelada Natural Park, and stands around 438m above sea level with the viewing platform at 217 meters above sea level.

History of The Cross, La Cruz, the Cross Benidorm

The first cross appeared on top of the Sierra Helada in 1961.

The original cross which was made of wood and was carried on the shoulders of the entire village from San Jaime church in the old town.

The day became known as the “day of forgiveness” for the villagers and was the culmination of a mission by local Catholic monks to prove that the village had not lost it´s “soul” from the terrible “frivolous” Bikini wearing tourists, deemed to be committing a terrible sin by wearing such clothes, or lack of, at the time despite having permission direct from Franco to allow the Bikini on beaches.

Just two years earlier the Bishop of Orihuela, Alicante threatened the then Mayor, Pedro Zaragoza that he would place signs on roads into the village stating that the Mayor and residents would likely go to hell for allowing the wearing of these “garments of sin”.

Today, visitors will see a large metal Cross which was erected in 1975 and is made from parts of old railway tracks.

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