Ermita de la Sangre (Castalla)
Primitive Gothic hermitage from the second half of the 13th century, the town's first church, with a nave of pointed arches and a coffered ceiling.
On the castle slope in Castalla stands the Sangre hermitage, in primitive Gothic style. It was built in the second half of the 13th century as the town's main church and stayed so until the 16th century.
History
After the 1244 conquest the first church was consecrated on this spot. The present hermitage, from the second half of the 13th century, was extended in 1436 as the town grew and ceased to be the parish when the Asunción went up in the 16th century.
What to see
The single nave of large pointed arches, wall ribs and chapels between buttresses, with a coffered ceiling. In the 18th century a Rococo chapel was added for the image of the Virgin.
Tips for your visit
- It stands on the historic walk up to the castle; wear comfortable shoes.
- On the first weekend of July it hosts the Bouet de la Sang, with a procession to the hermitage.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Sangre hermitage from?
From the second half of the 13th century, in primitive Gothic; it was Castalla's church until the 16th century.
What to see inside?
The nave of pointed arches with a coffered ceiling and the 18th-century Rococo chapel.
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