Sant’Ana Church

The Church of Sant'Ana, in Albufeira

The Church of Sant'Ana is a small white eighteenth-century chapel, one of the charming sanctuaries of Albufeira. The Albufeira audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this modest and typical building, a witness of the popular devotion of the Algarve.

The small white chapel of the Algarve

The Church of Sant'Ana, the Ermida de Sant'Ana, is a charming small chapel of Albufeira, built in the eighteenth century. Modest in its size but full of character, it illustrates wonderfully the popular religious architecture of the Algarve: lime-whitewashed walls, simple and pure lines, and a pretty dome that crowns the building. Dedicated to Saint Anne, it was a place of devotion for the inhabitants of the district over the generations. Its interior, on an intimate scale, shelters an altar and a few decorative elements characteristic of the religious art of the region. Rebuilt or restored after the earthquake of 1755 that struck the whole region, it has kept its charm and its simplicity. A small jewel of the religious heritage, a witness of the faith and the traditional architecture of the Algarve, the Church of Sant'Ana is discovered with respect, in the calm of its sanctuary.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the charming small eighteenth-century chapel, with lime-whitewashed walls, simple lines and a pretty dome, typical of the popular religious architecture of the Algarve, dedicated to Saint Anne, with an intimate interior adorned with an altar, restored after the earthquake of 1755. The Church of Sant'Ana is a small jewel of Albufeira. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Sant'Ana lies in the heart of the old town of Albufeira, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Church of Sant'Ana in Albufeira?

A charming small eighteenth-century chapel, the Ermida de Sant'Ana, with lime-whitewashed walls and a pretty dome, typical of the popular religious architecture of the Algarve, dedicated to Saint Anne and restored after the earthquake of 1755.

Where is the Church of Sant'Ana of Albufeira?

In the heart of the old town of Albufeira, in the Algarve, in Portugal.