The Lagoa area is well known for having the “picture perfect beaches” of the Algarve, thanks to the spectacular rock formations and the color of the water. But despite the beaches, the Algar Seco was the place that really marked my...

This is the labour of love of the potter José Franco. His speciality was sacred art but he got known for this miniature village, which he did out of personal enjoyment. He intended to perpetuate the ways of the “saloio” people, which he...

We went there out of curiosity for the name “Casa das Ratas” (House of Rats), in a weekend where I went alone with M. to celebrate a family event. Dinner, booked 4 hours in advance, went well. The food was a good surprise and the...

It is an unusual place, as are all the great capes. Cape Espichel has a story to tell, that mixes mysticism with natural beauty. I visit Cape Espichel since my childhood. I believe that the houses for the pilgrims were occupied at the time (by the...

Recently, I wrote here a text that refers to the Portuguese popular aesthetics, often, not corresponding to what we consider beautiful. We can find it rude when we compare it to other art forms. However, like any acquired taste, when we learn to...