Ameixial is a village and a community (about 450 inhabitants) in the northern county of Loulé at the border with the Alentejo.
Coordinates: 37° 22′ N, 7° 58′ W
The village is situated by the N2 which once has been the most important connection between Faro and Lisbon.
The special architectural style of many of the town’s houses can only be seen in this community in the Algarve.
The N2 running through the locality is little used today.
In the village are banks, the post office, shops, restaurants and cafés.
Around the little village center are gentle hills and an almost pristine nature.
The excitement of the coastal places is not found here. Life is calm and easy-going.
Igreja Matriz de Santo António
The Igreja Matriz de Santo António was erected in the 16th century and has been reconstructed at the end of the 18th century after it had been damaged heavily by the earthquake of 1755.
The church can only be visited during the service.