What to expect
The present church followed the destruction of Boliqueime’s older settlement in the earthquake of 1755. Rebuilding began the following year and was completed in 1759; look for that date on the main doorway rather than assuming the building is the earlier Manueline church.
The church anchors a village visit away from Vilamoura and Quarteira’s waterfronts. Its setting works well for an unhurried look at Boliqueime’s streets, while the building remains a working parish church rather than a museum with a continuous sightseeing timetable.
Planning your visit
- The municipal heritage listing associates interior access with worship times.
- Boliqueime is inland from Vilamoura; this is not a church on the marina.
