Ermita de Santa Bàrbara
A rural hermitage set among the fields in the partida de Saboya, one of Alboraya's historic chapels. Documented since 1749, it fell into ruin during the 19th century and was rebuilt in 1879-80. It is a simple rectangular building, an example of the folk religious architecture dotted across the town's tiger-nut fields, and belongs to the group of village hermitages alongside San Cristóbal and the Cristo de las Almas.
It is documented as far back as 1749, which makes it one of the oldest hermitages in Alboraya. The Ermita de Santa Bàrbara rises among the fields in the partida de Saboya, one of the term's historic districts.
A little history
It fell into ruin over the course of the 19th century and was rebuilt in 1879-80, which is largely what stands today. It is a rectangular building of very plain character, an example of the folk religious architecture that crops up among the tiger-nut fields.
The group of hermitages
Santa Bàrbara belongs to the cluster of small rural chapels around the town, alongside San Cristóbal and the Crist de les Ànimes. Seeing them in a row is a good way to walk the huerta; you can link it with the ermita de San Cristóbal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ermita de Santa Bàrbara free?
Yes, it is a free-access rural chapel in the huerta.
Where is it and how far back does it go?
It stands deep in the huerta, in the Saboya district; its existence is documented from 1749, making it one of Alboraya's oldest chapels.
Can it be combined with other chapels?
Yes, it is part of the town's group of chapels along with San Cristóbal and the Crist de les Ànimes; seeing them in a row is a good way to explore the huerta. It is a simple rectangular-plan church rebuilt in 1879-80.
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