Alcala

St. Christopher’s Anglican Congregationon the Costa Azahar.

The Anglican Church

in Spain

The two major churches in Alcossebre ~ the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic church ~ enjoy very friendly relations. The building we use in Alcossebre is a 'daughter' church of the main church in Alcala. Indeed, Alcala is the main administrative town of this part of the Serra d'Irta region. The main church in Alcala is well worth a visit - if you can find it open! The secondary road heading north-west from Alcala provides spectacular views of the coast and the Columbret islands can be seen on a clear day. This secondary road heads over the mountains towards what will one day be the new Castellón Airport - hopefully next year - 2009..
The Parochial church of St. John the Baptist stands on the spot of earlier churches. The present church was consecrated on 27th August 1766. The tower was started in 1784 and completed in 1803. It is of octagonal design with a perimeter of 27 metres, and is 68 metres in height. Its four sections are divided by stone strings	The tower is crowned by a great balustrade capped by an image of St John the Baptist. It forms a spectacular sight at night with its impressive illumination.	The impressive facade of the church hides a typically false 'front wall'. The interior is most attractive, but, sadly, the church is usually locked for reasons of security.
¿Quo Vadis?	The Alcossebre Singers join with the Alcala Band for a concert - complete with fireworks - in front of the church, on Alcala’s Patronal Festival, 2007	The town nestling below the Castle of Xivert see 'Local Places'.