Church of Saint James the Great, Estômbar

Name: Church of Saint James the Great
Address: Largo da Igreja 22, Estômbar, 8400-031, Portugal

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Church of Saint James the Great, Estômbar

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The Church of Saint James the Great is the principal church, in the civil parish of Estômbar in the municipality of Lagoa in the Algarve. Situated in the heart of the town, the church was consecrated to the invocation of Saint James, son of Zebedee. ()

Local name: Igreja Matriz de Estômbar Architectural style: ManuelineCoordinates: 37°8'48"N, 8°29'18"W

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Largo da Igreja 22Estômbar 8400-031 Portugal

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Church of Saint James the Great – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silves Cathedral, Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Aquaparque Slide & Splash, Fort of Santa Catarina.

4.1 miNE
Grand, historic Gothic cathedral
Silves Cathedral, Silves
104 min walk • The Silves Cathedral is a former cathedral in the city of Silves, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. A mosque, built during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula, was originally located in its current place, and was later mostly restructured and converted into a Catholic cathedral after the Reconquista.
2.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Portimão
75 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portimão, the Estádio Municipal de Portimão stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and its commitment to providing top-notch facilities for athletes and fans alike. This modern sport venue is the home ground of...
0.9 miSE
37°8'23"N • 8°28'30"W
Aquaparque Slide & Splash, Lagoa, Portugal
23 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
3.1 miSW
View point, Forts and castles
Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão
79 min walk • The Fort of Santa Catarina, a historical sentinel overlooking the mouth of the Arade River, is a proud emblem of Portimão's rich maritime past. Constructed in the 17th century during the reign of King Philip II of Spain, who was also Philip I of Portugal, this coastal...
3.3 miSW
Lighthouse
Ponta do Altar Lighthouse
85 min walk • Perched on the cliffs of the Algarve coast, the Ponta do Altar Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the picturesque town of Ferragudo, Portugal. This historic beacon has guided mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic since its inauguration.
2.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão
68 min walk • Perched on the rocky coastline of the Algarve, the Fort of São João do Arade stands as a sentinel over the estuary of the River Arade, in the city of Portimão, Portugal. This imposing castle, with its robust walls and strategic location, has been a watchful guardian...
3.7 miS
Church, Forts and castles
Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation, Carvoeiro
95 min walk • The Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation is a small fortification in the civil parish of Carvoeiro, municipality of Lagoa, in Portuguese Algarve.
2.4 miSW
Area
Ferragudo, Portimão
62 min walk • Ferragudo is a Portuguese civil parish at the western border of the municipality of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 1,973, in an area of 5.41 km².
1.1 miN
Lake, Park
Parque Municipal das Fontes
28 min walk • The Parque Municipal das Fontes, or Fontes de Estômbar, is a park surrounding a major spring situated on the left bank of the estuary of the Arade River, north of the town of Estômbar, in Lagoa Municipality.
3.9 miS
Town, Natural attraction, Geologic formation
Algar seco, Carvoeiro
101 min walk • Carvoeiro is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Lagoa e Carvoeiro. The population in 2011 was 2,721, in an area of 11.66 km². It is located about 5 kilometres south of Lagoa.
2 miE
Museum, Architecture
Convent of Saint Joseph, Lagoa, Portugal
52 min walk • The Convent of Saint Joseph is a former convent and current cultural centre of Lagoa, situated in the civil parish of Lagoa, urbanized part of the city of Lagoa, Portugal.

Church of Saint James the Great, Estômbar

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Church of Saint James the Great – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)