Cotillo - San Andrés

The single-nave (and hard to find) church dates back to the 12th century, but was altered a couple of times over the centuries. Unfortunately the church was locked. It is located just outside Cotillo, a small mountain village with a population of about 150.

On the right side of the western facade stands this great statue of "Saint Christopher" (= "Christ-bearer") in a niche. He does not bear only Christ, but some more small people around his belt.

I have the impression, that the niche, where Saint Christopher is place in, is older than the statue. There are carvings on both sides of this niche, that seem way older and may be 12th century. Even the reddish semicircular top has some nice carvings.

On the very left is an inscription in Spanish.