Albufeira's Igreja Matriz
Albufeira's Igreja Matriz
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K.D.Ttree
Dundee, UK348 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Good to be able to go to mass on Sunday at 10am. Standing room only. Need to go early if you need a seat. Mass in Portuguese.
Difficult to get up to date times of services.
None outside the churches.
Someone said it is obvious on the website.
Not very welcoming for foreigners who just want to attend church.
Need to locate a vigil service for today.
Looks like it could be 5pm or could be 6pm.
Maybe have to go online to view a mass.
Difficult to get up to date times of services.
None outside the churches.
Someone said it is obvious on the website.
Not very welcoming for foreigners who just want to attend church.
Need to locate a vigil service for today.
Looks like it could be 5pm or could be 6pm.
Maybe have to go online to view a mass.
Written March 16, 2024
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tinkle_24
Northampton, UK1,837 contributions
Feb 2020
but as in many Portuguese Churches, never ostentatious or over the top baroque. Simple but pretty painted ceilings. There are toilets in the church and given public toilets can hardly be found, many thanks to the church for providing the service.
Written February 8, 2020
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Frank 2510
Dublin, Ireland363 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
This is the Roman Catholic church in Albufeira (Igreja Matriz de Albufeira). It is a beautiful 19th century house of prayer and a lovely cool refuge on a warm day. The Parish Priest here is a gentleman who understands more English than he actually speaks. I joined him for Mass on Sunday last. He included the English speaking community in that the Gospel and prayer of the faithful were read in both Portugese and English. This church is in the old town up a slight incline. You can't miss it as the pealing bell will call you to prayer. That in itself was a lovely experience on a Sunday morning.
MASSES AT WEEKENDS: Saturday at 6pm; Sunday 11am.
MASSES FOR WEEKDAYS: 5pm on Wednesday; Thursday; Friday.
Don't leave without visiting the Blessed sacrament Chapel which you will find to the right as you look up towards the sanctuary.
Have a blessed visit! Mine was.
MASSES AT WEEKENDS: Saturday at 6pm; Sunday 11am.
MASSES FOR WEEKDAYS: 5pm on Wednesday; Thursday; Friday.
Don't leave without visiting the Blessed sacrament Chapel which you will find to the right as you look up towards the sanctuary.
Have a blessed visit! Mine was.
Written January 31, 2015
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Audrey K
Dublin, Ireland127 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
This is the church we attend when holidaying in Albuferia. It is always packed to capacity for 11am Sunday morning mass. This year we found that by arriving at 10.45am and heading straight upstairs we got a seat in the gallery - a must in the heat and the fact that it lasts at least an hour. We were caught out on our last Sunday, by the fact mass time changed from 11am to 10am at the start of July. I had a wander around the church after people left and it is very pretty, especially the separate little chapel area to the right of the altar.
Written July 16, 2014
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patsIreland
Cavan, Ireland155 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
This is an old world church atop the hills surrounding Albufeira. We attended the 11oc Sunday Mass (not 10oc as our resort had told us). The church was packed in advance of the Mass. The congregational singing was impressive and helped our participation. The Mass is of course in Portuguese, but the Gospel and some prayers are read in English also. The homily lasted about twenty minutes, which isn't much fun when you have no idea what is being said. Overall the Mass lasted more than an hour. The church itself is conducive to prayer.
Written March 13, 2014
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Marie N
co kerry ireland86 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
We visiting this beautiful church a few times during our recent holiday to albufeira, its a very beautiful old style church on a little hill over the old town, it is very well kept, it was packed to capacity for Sunday Mass, the choir were a delight to listen to.
Written September 26, 2014
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Disappointed17358
San Isidro de Albatera, Spain23 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
We enjoyed quite a few days in the old town. Lots of shops and bars to visit. We enjoyed a meal at THE CENTRAL PLANET a large bar just at the start of the old town. We had 2 large beers and 2 mixed Kebabs chips and salad ( the kebabs cont beef and pork peppers and onions ) 25 Euros and it was good and hot. Lovely fleecy blancets to wrap around you if it gets chilly and the owners are really nice. The town is a maze of winding streets and eventual;ly lead to the beach which is lovely and surrounded by bars and music. Well wortha visit.
Written January 20, 2014
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elizabetta_11
Bradford, UK15 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
While I was in Albufeira it was The Festa of Sao Vincente the Patron Saint of Albufeira who was burned at the stake in Japan along with his followers for thier Christian beliefs.I am not of the Catholic faith, but I regularly go to this Church. It is so peaceful and relaxing to go and sit through the Service.This was a special service tho. The Church was beautifully decorated and after the Srvice, There was a procession thro the streets of Albufeira taking out the Statue of Vincente. with all of the congregation following singing.I am so glad that the people of Albufeira keep up these lovely traditions, which are held throught the Year.It really adds something to your Holiday
Written September 15, 2012
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John Y
Leicester, UK19 contributions
Jun 2018
In spite of the fact that the Mass was almost all in Portuguese, we were moved by the full church, the congregational singing and the attention to detail. At 1 hour 25 minutes, it was somewhat longer than we are used to on a normal Sunday.
Written June 6, 2018
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Tommyandjools
Glasgow, UK96 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Sunday Mass times as follows;
18:00 Saturday Vigil
10:00 Sunday - this featured very good and frequent music throughout Mass; running time over an hour.
18:00 Saturday Vigil
10:00 Sunday - this featured very good and frequent music throughout Mass; running time over an hour.
Written May 29, 2018
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I went to this church today it was closed, I would like to know of it is open anytime Monday to Friday?
Written October 6, 2019
You can download the latest Mass schedule from the Diocese website for all churches in Algarve. Current schedule for winter 2018 is 6PM on Saturday & 10AM on Sunday
Written November 23, 2018
i all I am looking to find out how to book
Igreja Matriz church for a wedding do any no how I can o that thank you
Written August 1, 2015
Hi Kerry, I am trying to book it also dud you ever find out how to go about it, thanks Mary
Written October 5, 2016
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