What to expect
Cacela Velha’s church belongs to the small historic settlement overlooking the lagoon. Its present building is largely sixteenth-century, with older surviving elements and later alterations; the entrance and interior capitals are details to notice during a visit.
The setting makes it worth pausing even when the church is closed. Enjoy the village and lagoon outlook as part of the same outing, and distinguish this Cacela Velha church from the newer settlements along the coast.
- Also known as
- Cacela Velha Church · Igreja Matriz de Cacela
Planning your visit
- Cacela Velha is a separate village, not central Vila Real de Santo António.
- Interior access follows parish arrangements.
