Church of Misericordia of Alvor

109 Reviews

#3 of 10 things to do in Alvor

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Praca da Republica, Alvor, Portimao 8500-005, Portugal

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“History”

A very old historic church in the village, well worth a visit, just a short walk from the beach and... read more

Reviewed 15 November 2018

Paddy D

Ballyshannon, Ireland

“Escape from the noise”

I love this church and include a visit whenever I am on my walk. The opportunity to sit and say a... read more

Reviewed 9 November 2018

Gay B

Dublin

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4.5 109 reviews

Excellent66%
Very good29%
Average5%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“worth a visit”(8 reviews)

“oasis of peace”(2 reviews)

“quiet prayer”(2 reviews)

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Praca da Republica, Alvor, Portimao 8500-005, Portugal

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casalargodopoco

Alvor, Portugal

Reviewed 2 March 2019

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Date of experience: February 2019

Paddy D

Ballyshannon, Ireland

5937

Reviewed 15 November 2018

History

A very old historic church in the village, well worth a visit, just a short walk from the beach and the marina

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Paddy D

Gay B

Dublin

119

Reviewed 9 November 2018

Escape from the noise

I love this church and include a visit whenever I am on my walk. The opportunity to sit and say a quiet prayer is uplifting. Saturday evening Mass in English well provides for some of the many visitors to Alvor.

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Gay B

michael e

Cleethorpes, United Kingdom

6251

Reviewed 23 October 2018 via mobile

Gone to haven

What a beautiful church the alter and Windows where beautiful the colour comeing through the stain glass windows was lovely I sat down for a quiet moment so quiet and peaceful and said a pry

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank michael e

Gerry P

Stranorlar, Ireland

8437

Reviewed 20 October 2018

Beautiful old Church

English speaking Mass at 6.15 on Saturday evening . The male singer is not to everyone's taste. Lovely old fashioned church inside.

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank Gerry P

Julie M

Manchester, United Kingdom

9333

Reviewed 15 October 2018

Sept 2018

We go to Alvor a lot but have never ventured into the Church, almost feeling you're intruding on a very private and sacred place, but we did this time and its gorgeous inside and very well kept considering its age. A very peaceful and uplifting...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Julie M

Millarb

Antrim

101

Reviewed 7 October 2018

Excellent

Excellent small chapel right in the town and the cafe right outside the door . doors are always open

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Millarb

poulerikn145

Frederiksberg, Denmark

6413

Reviewed 4 October 2018

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Date of experience: September 2018

Delboy_Eireann

County Westmeath, Ireland

182

Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile

Beautiful old Church

I always visit this church a few times during my holidays in Alvor. Beautiful quiet church to say a quiet prayer. Sunday mass is a wonderful experience with the locals. Beautiful singing and wonderfull to watch the locals hug and embrace each other. During my...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Delboy_Eireann

janbarlex

Basildon, United Kingdom

195

Reviewed 28 September 2018

Stunning.

A quiet but stunning Church. A cool interior with great pictures and statues. Lovely to sit quietly, pray, and think. A great experience.

Date of experience: September 2018

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