Portfolio

Streets Ahead

TAKEN February 2022, Loulé

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“Paved streets are part of the personality of our city centres and also backstreets. Calçadas à Portuguesa date back to the 14th century but became really popular after the earthquake of 1755 in Lisbon, where they start using the debris stones for this purpose. And they still do!”

KEYWORD: FOOTWORK

Palm Weaving

TAKEN April 2022, Loulé CAMERA iPhone

“Palm weaving has a history as old as Loulé itself, and Loulé Criativo in Palácio Gama Lobo promotes the ancient craft. Its artisan ladies work in a tiny back street atelier in the old town, creating beautiful pieces from simple mats to bags, baskets and light shades.”

KEYWORD: NATURAL

At The Sharp End

TAKEN November 2018, Loulé CAMERA iPhone

“Cycling round the backstreets and finding the perfect place to stop, or tucked away in a corner of the municipal market, this professional knife sharpener will make your old blunt knives like new and ready to chop and slice and dice on order.”

KEYWORD: MOVING

The Coppersmith

TAKEN July 2022, Loulé CAMERA iPhone

“When you want real copper products like classic cataplanas dishes or more modern artisanal jewellery, go to this very interesting atelier opposite the castle, where you will find pieces that will be hand-made by this new generation of Louletana coppersmiths.”

KEYWORD: TRADITIONS

The family-run Amesbury Abbey Group offers an elegant retirement in country house style at Monte da Palhagueira.

For those who are looking for the reassurance of constant professional care, our nursing care may be the way forward. Alongside all the benefits of residential care, our nursing care adds the additional security of 24-hour care provision from qualified nursing professionals.

Our team spend a lot of time getting to know each resident as an individual, learning their preferences and understanding their concerns, working hand in hand with GPs and other associated care professionals to provide outstanding personalised nursing care. Our exceptional care team treat all our residents with respect, dignity and friendship, and our nursing home has a warm, family atmosphere. Each individual aspect of our nursing care is designed to give our residents the best possible quality of life and the highest standards of 24-hour care.

For further information, please contact Senior Sister Hazel Gordon at T: +351 289 990 900

by Dora Guerreiro