The Chapel of St. Francis Xavier is one of the most charming buildings in Macau — a small, pastel-yellow Catholic chapel built in 1928 on the southwestern tip of Coloane, facing a small square shaded by old trees. It sits next to a monument commemorating the Portuguese defeat of pirate raiders in 1910, which brought to an end Coloane's long history as a pirate stronghold.
The chapel is still in regular use as a place of worship. The interior is quiet and simply furnished, with a painted altar and light filtering through modest stained glass. It's a pleasant contrast to the crowded historic sites of Macau across the water — fewer visitors, more atmosphere. The walk down to the shore from here gives you views towards the Chinese mainland.