Calvario
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A medieval hermitage holding a mysterious crucifix, rumored to have appeared at the site by a miracle.
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Karina T
18 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
I give two stars because near the church there is a cafe where a very rude person works. I could not expect such an attitude to customer. Let me tell you the story from the beginning. I wanted to go to the church and to lighten several candles for the health of my family. This is a difficult time in my life hence my friends were waiting for me while I’m praying. After that I decided to spend some more time near the church and I went to small cafe on the left side. I took my coffee and I asked my boyfriend and friend to wait for me till I drink it. As they didn’t take anything owner raised his voice and asked them to leave immediately. After I told that how he imagines that I should sit alone, he asked me also to leave, if I disagree. Of course I told that I don’t like such an attitude to customer, and he started shouting at me telling “leave now, I’m closing this place” To sum up, I couldn’t finish my coffee even and we didn’t spend there more than two minutes. What is interesting there were no people around and I was the only customer at this place. Discourage you from ordering sth there. Such people shouldn’t be allowed to work near the church.
Written July 22, 2021
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Gone Wild 2020
Northamptonshire, UK191 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
After climbing to the top of the 365 steps we decided to have ice cold soft drinks & ice cream sat outside the small cafe next to the church.
3 tables, chairs with parasols & the relief from the heat was welcome.
It appears the lovely couple who look after the church run the cafe too, there’s information leaflets/booklets inside the cafe about the church.
The kind man also let us use their toilet facilities which we’re grateful for.
The little church is worth a look inside, the paintings on the wall & the alter are lovely. It’s a lovely peaceful church to sit in and have some quiet thoughts.
Tea lights inside to also light for a small fee at the alter.
Sturdy footwear a must for the steps as even in hot weather we found them to be slippery on the way down.
P.S: no shame in stopping several times on the ascent up the steps.
3 tables, chairs with parasols & the relief from the heat was welcome.
It appears the lovely couple who look after the church run the cafe too, there’s information leaflets/booklets inside the cafe about the church.
The kind man also let us use their toilet facilities which we’re grateful for.
The little church is worth a look inside, the paintings on the wall & the alter are lovely. It’s a lovely peaceful church to sit in and have some quiet thoughts.
Tea lights inside to also light for a small fee at the alter.
Sturdy footwear a must for the steps as even in hot weather we found them to be slippery on the way down.
P.S: no shame in stopping several times on the ascent up the steps.
Written August 11, 2022
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Helen Barlow
Dinas Mawddwy, UK4 contributions
A nice walk up the steps, with a sweeping panoramic view to admire from the top! Very small chapel at the top, with a cafe and some lovely music from a man playing the guitar to welcome you!
Written September 12, 2014
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Alma N
Manchester, UK4 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
This is a great experience, as everyone says, and I have walked up these steps several times now. Sadly this year, I had my purse stolen from by bag just as I had come down the 365 steps. Just as I stopped by the first stall my purse was taken from inside my bag. How they did it, I will never know, but they did. So enjoy the steps and the market but watch your bag.
Written September 10, 2014
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Jospar
London, UK11 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
Its hard work up the steps to this chapel, but one that I for one was willing to make. It's not the prettiest church on the planet, but it gives you a tiny, tiny taste of what the pain of carring a cross would be like.
also visit the friendly bar next door, it seems to be able to fill an extraordinary number of requests. Plus it has a cat who in cat terms is ancient 9 years old, so how many lives has it still got.
also visit the friendly bar next door, it seems to be able to fill an extraordinary number of requests. Plus it has a cat who in cat terms is ancient 9 years old, so how many lives has it still got.
Written July 25, 2014
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Trish36
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK501 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We are so glad we checked this site out before visiting the old town of Pollenca or we would have really missed out. We were staying in Puerto Pollenca so caught the bus from the bus station for the easy (and cheap - 6 euros for 2 returns) 15 minute journey and boy was it worth it. We were determined to climb the steps (all 401 of them actually), it didn't take us too long and as previous reviewers have said, such a beautiful view from the top and we rewarded ourselves with a lovely cold drink. Do not miss this attraction, you will regret it if you do. I would love to go back at Easter to see the enactment of the crucifixion.
Written June 16, 2014
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Kinderscout2001
Maidenhead, United Kingdom28 contributions
Jun 2015
365 steps does not seem very many but they are uphill and gradually get steeper. Do give in because the views from the top are fantastic. As well as the views there is a church at the top and a small kiosk selling drinks. Stay determined, it's worth it.
Written March 9, 2016
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Amy J
York, UK16 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Climbed the 365 steps which provided stunning views of the mountains and coasts. Nice trinket shops near the bottom of the steps, and pretty houses all the way along. There is a cafe at the top if you require refreshment!
Written September 18, 2015
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Guy R
Kettering, UK196 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
We chose an early morning start, before the heat of the day set in, to climb the steps with grown up daughters suggesting that several climbs would be needed to account for our sinful past deeds. The view from the top was wonderful and a welcome exercise to work off the extra pounds put on the previous week.
Written October 11, 2013
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ellydave
Stockton-on-Tees, UK13 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We decided to visit pollenca town just as an afterthought and as we drove through the very narrow streets, it was a typical sleepy Spanish town ... And then by chance we turned into a beautiful old square with half a dozen cafe,s and restaurants! We had to drive a little further to park and walk back to the square and then we noticed about 100 steps leading up to an old church! It was a hot afternoon, but I persuaded my husband to walk up to the church, we had to rest after every 10 steps or so because it was so hot, but it was lined with beautiful old villas with gorgeous gardens on either side. We realised as we walked that these steps were part of a pilgrimage route as there were stations of the cross carved into the walls on either side of the steps! When we arrived at the top you could see for miles around and there was another church at the top of another hill where I suppose they started the processions on holy days! The church was a tiny little church and the walls were covered in old pictures (frescos?). We made our way back down and had a lovely frappe in one of the cafés! There were also some lovely little shops at the bottom of the steps which were worth a visit! I noticed the square was called something like calvario, which I suppose refers to mount Calvary? All in all, we were pleased we had found this little gem, as we had no idea it was there! A beautiful place to see! Hope you enjoy it too!
Written October 10, 2013
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Se puede subir en coche, mi mujer tiene un problema y no puede subir andando
Written March 14, 2019
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