The hill upon which lies the “Calvario” church has a great view over the city, as well as a great perspective of the castle. Morning is best when the sun is at your back and Xàtiva is basking in the glow of its rays.

“Calvario”(Calvary) chapels are fairly common in Spain, typified by a zig-zag upward path with stations of the cross at each bend.

By Xàtiva’s standards, this is a relatively “new” shrine, originally built in the 18th century and restored in the late 20th century. But the youth of the structure in no way detracts from the wonderful views as you climb up.

Climbing the path up to the shrine one is treated to gradually changing vistas of the city and upward toward the castles.

In the photo above, you can see scaffolding in place as part of the upper castle undergoes repair work. The section of castle on the right include the current entrance to the castle. Click on the photo if you want to zoom in!

The hill in the background of the above photo is “El Puig”. On top are the ruins of the Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Puig, which is under reconstruction to prevent its total collapse.

Time to head back down and walk home.

At the left side in this photo we new see the “Colegio la Immaculada”, a primary school attended by a friend’s son and where my “cousin” Fanny teaches.

Heading back toward my house I climb upward toward a break in the old city wall.

Heading home I get another view of la Seu and can also see the little street “Collar de la Paloma” and my house.

Above you can see an enlarged view of Rinconada Collar de la Paloma, and my home sweet home.

I pass one last monument- Sant Josep, before descending to my house.