Coloane Village
Quiet, relaxed Coloane Village is home to traditional Portuguese-style houses painted in pastels, as well as the baroque-style Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and the Taoist Tam Kung Temple, dedicated to the god of seafarers. The narrow alleys reveal surprises at every turn; you may well encounter fishermen repairing their junks or a baptism at the chapel. At the village’s heart is a small square adorned with a fountain with a bronze Cupid. The slow-moving pace picks up a bit on weekends, when travelers swarm the streets seeking for the perfect photo op beside wall murals and the Portuguese and Chinese restaurants fill up.
