Perched dramatically on Albreda’s cliff, this ruined chapel dates to the 15th century—one of the earliest European-built churches in West Africa. It marks the spot where Portuguese explorers first traded with local rulers, offering a calm vantage to imagine centuries of cross-cultural exchange.
Why visit the Portuguese Chapel of Albreda?
Connect with early chapters of European-Gambian interaction
Wander through centuries-old ruins overlooking the river
Appreciate the meeting of faith and trade in a single site
Reflect in quiet solitude beside panoramic waterways
Pair with a visit to Albreda village to embrace local heritage
Step into Albreda’s chapel ruins to stand at a crossroads of history, where ocean currents ushered new connections centuries ago.