Stroll from Portugal to Macau！Don’t Miss the Coloane Portuguese Village and Rua do Cunha When Visiting Macau

Reporter Jiayun Yu / Reported and photographed in Macau

When visiting Macau, besides admiring the grand architecture of the major hotels, the Portuguese-style buildings left behind by the Portuguese are another historical angle through which you can experience the charm of Macau. FromColoane Portuguese Villagetake a relaxing stroll alongRua do Cunha, where you can enjoy authentic Portuguese egg tarts and pick up local specialties in one go—perfect as the grand finale of your Macau trip.

▲ Portuguese buildings built in 1926.

Located on the island of Coloane in Macau, the Coloane Portuguese Village is a museum primarily consisting of five Portuguese-style houses along the seaside road. It is an important cultural relic and heritage site in Macau. The mint green exterior and European-style architectural details vividly showcase the history of the Portuguese colonial period.

▲ A row of five Portuguese-style houses.

At the Coloane Portuguese Village Residential Museum, you can not only explore the interior furnishings and exhibitions of early Portuguese homes but also see many people leisurely strolling or chatting on benches outside the museum. With dazzling luxury hotels ahead and nearly century-old Portuguese buildings behind, this is the historical and cultural spark that you must experience when in Macau.

▲ The outdoors is also a great place for people to relax.

On the way from Estrada de Luis Gonzaga to Rua do Cunha, you’ll pass by buildings such as the Chapel of Our Lady of Carmel and the Civil Registry Bureau. Every corner showcases traces of Portuguese colonial heritage. The refreshing streets and Portuguese-style houses make your steps feel lighter without even realizing it.

▲ A street full of exotic charm.

▲ The Civil Registry Bureau is where locals in Macau register for marriage.

Arriving at Rua do Cunha, the bustling crowd and dense signage immediately convey a different atmosphere compared to the area around the Coloane Portuguese Village. Rua do Cunha is a well-known street in Macau for buying local specialties. Though not long, it offers virtually all the must-buy snacks and souvenirs in Macau. You don’t need to go all over the place—you can quickly get everything here and head straight to the airport with your haul！

▲ %Even just walking around makes for a great experience too.

If you want to try authentic Portuguese egg tarts, the golden classic ones from Lord Stow’s Bakery in Macau come highly recommended. For the century-old bakery Koi Kei that often has long lines, their chicken biscuits, meat floss crisps, and wife cakes are must-buys. Also, don’t miss the chain stores like Koi Kei Gifts, and the popular Leonel’s Pork Chop Bun, best eaten fresh on the spot—all are unmissable shops on Rua do Cunha. You’ll regret it if you don’t stop by before heading home！

▲ The egg tarts from Lord Stow’s Bakery in Macau are famous far and wide.

▲ A century-old bakery where you might have to queue.

▲ Koi Kei Gifts, selling all kinds of snacks and local specialties.