Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

beautiful church. Very characteristic inside. never seen before

VILA DO BISPO The mills, which reminded that Vila do Bispo was for centuries the granary of the Algarve, disappeared. The mills should work very well there due to the strong prevailing wind for most of the time of the year. It is a pity that they have not been preserved and restored as it would be a very important legacy. This is a very rare thing in the Portuguese people of this area, where care and sensitivity is perhaps one of their strengths. However, the charm of the white farmhouse cascading down from the top of a hill crowned by the tower of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (early 16th century), patron saint of the church, remains. At the top of its bell tower you can see a beautiful rooster that is always omnipresent. Classified of Public Interest. Open to worship hours: in winter, Monday to Friday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. In summer, from Monday to Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Contact: Tel. 282 639 400 (Vila do Bispo) The narrow streets that surround the church have many houses that speak of the old Algarve in the whitewashed walls, in the colorful moldings and in the worked stonework that frames doors and windows, and in the shade that refreshes the hot days. Vila do Bispo is a Portuguese town in the District of Faro, Algarve region, with about 1,000 inhabitants. Location coordinates: 37º 5 'N 8º 53' W It is the seat of a municipality with an area of ​​178.99 km² and 5,381 inhabitants (2004), subdivided into 5 parishes. The municipality limits to the north with the municipality of Aljezur, to the northeast with Lagos and to the southwest it has the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Parishes: The five parishes of Vila do Bispo are the following: • Barão de São Miguel • Budens • Raposeira • Sagres • Vila do Bispo Local holiday: January 22, San Vicente, hence the name of its Cape San Vicente. It must be said that to eat something worthy here, are the barnacles, because the other foods chuchurruchú.

Vila do Bispo, localidade que gosto e admiro pela sua simplicidade, ruas curtas e estreitas de calçada que convidam a um pequeno passeio, e petiscarmos uns perseves com fresquinha no verão

Beautiful original outside the classical canons, interesting the painted wood ceiling. Beautiful azuleios, interesting chandeliers and wooden altars. All to see calmly and appreciate in detail. Beautiful also the exterior.

We would have liked to give this church 5 stars, but unfortunately it was closed during the 2 attempts we made. We were attentive to the church through our guide. This described the beautiful interior. So we had to be satisfied with the simple appearance of Igreja. Pity! We will make another attempt on the next Algarve trip!