The hermitage of San Roque is located on top of Kolitza Mountain, trying to stand still over a cliff at a sea level altitude of 880 metres.
Even if it is mentioned already in 1111, the present hermitage dates back to the 13th Century, when Cistercian style prevailed. Built in masonry, it has only one rectangular nave, with barrel vault and apse. The main entrance is located under a semi-circular arch, with three archivolts supported by figured corbels.
The tower has only one bell and a stone cross on top.
Information of interest
Religious buildings
Hermitage
Monte Kolitza
- 48800
Balmaseda
Cistercian
XIII century
A procession is held the first Saturday 40 days after Easter.