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Church of São Sebastião (Câmara de Lobos)

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Church of São Sebastião (Câmara de Lobos)

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1. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – Cabo Girão Cliffs loop from Aviceiro

8.30km

03:12

590m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – View of Funchal loop from Areeiro

17.5km

05:52

820m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – View of Câmara de Lobos Harbor loop from Cerrado de Adega

3.26km

00:55

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Veronika 2020

December 1, 2023

A great church also from the inside

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HamiHH

January 24, 2025

The centre of Câmara de Lobos invites you to take a stroll in the unique atmosphere of the city. The city centre is rich in traditions, stories and, of course, historical heritage. One of the most outstanding elements is the Church of São Sebastião, which is already six centuries old.

In 1426, by order of Henry the Navigator, what was then known as the Chapel of São Sebastião was built in honour of Saint Sebastian. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, the growth of the local population led to work being carried out on this temple. The chapel had to be remodeled and enlarged, and thus the current Church of São Sebastião was born.

This religious monument is in the Baroque style. It consists of three naves and a main altar with gilded carvings. In the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament there is an 18th century tile panel depicting the Agnus Dei.

Outside, you can see the family coat of arms made of pebbles of João Gonçalves Zarco, the sailor who discovered the island and lived here between 1420 and 1424. On January 20, the festival in honour of São Sebastião is celebrated here.

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Jana 🌸

June 26, 2024

In the evening it is beautifully illuminated

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Location: Câmara De Lobos

Church of São Sebastião (Câmara de Lobos)

1. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – Cabo Girão Cliffs loop from Aviceiro

2. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – View of Funchal loop from Areeiro

3. Câmara de Lobos Harbor – View of Câmara de Lobos Harbor loop from Cerrado de Adega

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