ROCKS

HIS BOOK, Algarve Rocks, is about my love for the wild and wonderful ventures of the Algarve and its people, captured in pictures and words.” Annelies says.

The combination of wise words and glorious photography makes this stunning book the ideal memento after a cherished holiday, the perfect gift for fans of travel photojournalism and a fascinating read for visitors, locals and residents alike.

Annelies’ home is well and truly the Algarve, despite being a Dutch national. She left the Netherlands and settled here in the early 80s. She noticed that, in many ways, a lot has changed since she first moved here. She grew along with the Algarve, watching and marvelling at its development first-hand – more resorts, more tourists, motorways and shopping centres. But on the other hand, she says, there is still the same unchanged

Algarvian spirit, found away from the mustvisit attractions. Hidden gems to experience and creative people to meet that makes this place so very special.

Annelies has long had the heart-felt desire to share her hand-picked selection with the world and give them and the Algarve the attention it deserves. That intrinsic desire was the seed that grew into this beautiful book.

When asked how long it took between the idea and the launch of Algarve Rocks, she smiles: “I am forever sharing my Algarve knowledge with all who ask, with love. For years the idea of gathering those special venues and people together simmered in the back of my mind. I was literally dividing them into different categories. When I finally had the peace of mind and time on my hands to seriously think about how to share it, a book was the obvious answer”. This book is truly a joint-passion project with a team of dynamic local writers, designers and photographers to uncover lesser-known locations. Once the team got started, the book lead an energetic life of its own, evolving into an enchanting reflection of the wonders of the place they (and we!) love.

You won’t find typical travel destinations or maps in this book, and the choice of topics might seem eclectic. But, according to Annelies, they all offer different stories of Algarvian creativity and innovation, sparking our imagination with intriguing insights to places few people know about.