The small Chapel, erected in the Barra Fort in 1740, was dedicated to St. James, the saint adapted by the Portuguese army, and the statue above the altar depicted St. James in military uniform. He wears high boots and the soldiers at the fort believed that at night he would leave the Chapel and patrol the ramparts, to inspect his troops. In the morning, legend says, there would be mud on his boots, so a soldier was assigned to polish them each day. On one occasion, it is said a lazy soldier was hit on the head by the saint. To this day, his feast is celebrated at the Chapel on the 25th of July every year.

In 1978, the Chapel was restored and the statue of St. James cleaned and painted. As in the past, it became an integral part of the main building, adjoining the reception area and cocktail lounge.

At the same time, the hotel is always assisting in floral decorations for the Chapel and around of the hotel; lunch or dinner reception followed by our Wedding Menus, Buffets at our Os Gatos Restaurant and Terrace, or indoors at Cafe da Barra.

In addition, photographer & video operator, live music and entertainment, wedding dress & suit rental can be arranged.