Reaching the grotto of St. Mary Magdalene requires an hour-long, stair-intensive hike up the mountain. According to tradition, she spent the last 30 years of her life here in contemplation. The church at the site houses some of her relics, reports vary, mentioning either an arm or a leg bone, and Dominican priests living at the site hold a daily mass at 11:00 a.m.
Visitors should note that there are no bathrooms at the grotto itself. The parking area below does have flush toilets (bring your own tissue) and a small café, making it the perfect spot to prepare for or recover from the climb.